R68.13 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE) for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Use additional:
- code(s) for associated signs and symptoms if no confirmed diagnosis established, or if signs and symptoms are not associated routinely with confirmed diagnosis, or provide additional information for cause of ALTE
Terms applicables to R68.13 ICD 10 code
- A - ALTE in newborn and infant (apparent life threatening event)
- B - BRUE (brief resolved unexplained event)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R68.13 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
- R68.1 Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy
- R68.8 Other general symptoms and signs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R68.13 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting