ICD-10-CM · R50.9
ICD-10 R50.9: Fever, unspecified
Fever.
Code
R50.9
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Fever.
Documentation requirements
- Temperature
- Source workup
Common related procedures
- CBC
- CXR if indicated
Common payer denial patterns
- Specify cause when found
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R50.9 mean?
Fever, unspecified
When is this code documented?
Fever.
What documentation supports this code?
Temperature; Source workup.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Specify cause when found.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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