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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for induced fever drug

R50.2

Drug induced fever

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Drug › induced fever”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding induced fever drug

The ICD-10-CM code for induced fever drug is R50.2 (Drug induced fever).

Within R50 (fever of other and unknown origin), R50.2 is specifically for drug induced fever. Related codes cover other specified fever (R50.8) and fever, unspecified (R50.9).

Don't report R50.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: postvaccination (postimmunization) fever (R50.83).

Use an additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R50.2)

  • postvaccination (postimmunization) fever (R50.83)

Common questions about induced fever drug ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for induced fever drug?

R50.2 — Drug induced fever.

Is R50.2 billable?

Yes. R50.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can R50.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R50.2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is R50.2 a CC or MCC?

No. R50.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.