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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (R68.13)

ICD-10 Coding for Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (R68.13)

R68.13

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for brief resolved unexplained event (r68.13) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
BRUE
Apparent Life-Threatening Event (ALTE)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (R68.13)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (R68.13)

Use ICD-10 code R68.13 for brief resolved unexplained event (brue), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)

Billable Code
R68.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Event duration ≤1 minute with spontaneous resolution
documentation:
  • • Normal vital signs documented post-event

Applicable To

  • • Brief resolved unexplained event meeting AAP criteria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports all criteria for BRUE before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R06.81

Apnea, not elsewhere classified

Use alongside R68.13 if apnea is a characteristic of the BRUE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a brief resolved unexplained event?

The ICD-10 code for a brief resolved unexplained event is R68.13, used when all AAP criteria are met.

How should BRUE be documented?

BRUE should be documented with specific details on event duration, resolution, and normal vital signs to meet coding criteria.

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