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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Iodide fever

R50.2

Drug induced fever

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fever (inanition) (of unknown origin) (persistent) (with chills) (with rigor) › iodide”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Iodide fever

The ICD-10-CM code for Iodide fever 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 Iodide fever ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Iodide fever?

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.