R68.1 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for R68.1 ICD 10 code
- colic, infantile (R10.83)
- neonatal cerebral irritability (P91.3)
- teething syndrome (K00.7)
Codes
- R68.11 Excessive crying of infant (baby)
- R68.12 Fussy infant (baby)
- R68.13 Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
- R68.19 Other nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R68.1 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
- R68 Other general symptoms and signs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R68.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R68.1 ICD 10 code
It is hard when your baby is sick. Common health problems in babies include colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Babies also commonly have skin problems, like diaper rash or cradle cap.
Many of these problems are not serious. It is important to know how to help your sick baby, and to know the warning signs for more serious problems. Trust your intuition - if you are worried about your baby, call your health care provider right away.
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