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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chills

ICD-10 Coding for Chills

R68.83
R50.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chills includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Rigors
Shivering
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chills

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chills

Use ICD-10 code R68.83 for chills (without fever), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chills (without fever)

Billable Code
R68.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Chills present without fever

Applicable To

  • • Chills without fever

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of fever.

Fever, unspecified, with chills

Non-Billable
R50.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Documented fever ≥100.4°F
  • • Supporting lab results indicating infection

Applicable To

  • • Fever with chills

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fever is documented with temperature readings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E03.9

Hypothyroidism, unspecified

Use when chills are associated with hypothyroidism.

J18.9

Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Use when fever with chills is due to pneumonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chills without fever?

The ICD-10 code for chills without fever is R68.83. It is used when chills are present without a documented fever.

How do you code chills with fever?

Chills with fever are coded as R50.0 in ICD-10, provided the fever is documented as ≥100.4°F.

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