R65
Non-billableSymp and signs specifically assoc w sys inflam and infct
Symptoms and signs specifically associated with systemic inflammation and infection
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Child Codes (2)
Related Conditions
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for symp and signs specifically assoc w sys inflam and infct?
The ICD-10-CM code for symp and signs specifically assoc w sys inflam and infct is R65. The full clinical description is "Symptoms and signs specifically associated with systemic inflammation and infection". R65 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R65 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R65 represents “Symptoms and signs specifically associated with systemic inflammation and infection”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R65 a billable code?
No, R65 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under R65.
What chapter is R65 in?
R65 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R65?
R65 has 2 child codes, including: R65.1 (SIRS of non-infectious origin), R65.2 (Severe sepsis).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R65?
R65 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830463. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R65 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like symp and signs specifically assoc w sys inflam and infct affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R65?
R65 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1H0Z (Infection, unspecified).
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