R68.83 – Chills (without fever)
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · General symptoms and signs
ICD-10-CM code
R68.83
- Code
R68.83(claims format:R6883)- Description
- Chills (without fever)
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
- Parent codes
- R68 › R68.8
Notes for R68.83
Applicable to:
- Chills NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- chills with fever (R50.9)
Index terms for R68.83
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R68.8
- R68.81 – Early satietyBillable
- R68.82 – Decreased libidoBillable
- R68.84 – Jaw painBillable
- R68.89 – Other general symptoms and signsBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R68.83?
R68.83 is the ICD-10-CM code for chills (without fever), in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).
Is R68.83 a billable code?
Yes. R68.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R68.83 belong to?
It belongs to category R68 – Other general symptoms and signs.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.