ICD-Code R50.9: Fever, unspecified
You have a fever.
Normal body temperature ranges between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius. A body temperature over 38 degrees Celsius means you have a fever. Fever can have a number of causes. You can have a fever, for example, if you are infected with pathogens. Various conditions can also cause fever. You may also have chills and feel unwell.
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
