R50.81

R50.81

Billable

Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A fever that occurs as part of another medical condition that is already classified elsewhere in the ICD-10 system.

Coding Tips

•This code is used when fever is a manifestation of an underlying condition; code the primary condition first
•Do not use this code if fever is the primary reason for the visit

Code First

underlying condition when associated fever is present, such as with:
leukemia (C91-C95)
neutropenia (D70.-)
sickle-cell disease (D57.-)

Code Hierarchy

└R50Fever of other and unknown origin └R50.8Other specified fever └R50.81Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere

└R50.81Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere