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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fussy Infant

ICD-10 Coding for Fussy Infant

R68.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fussy infant includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Irritable Infant
Crying Baby
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fussy Infant

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fussy Infant

Use ICD-10 code R68.12 for fussy infant (baby), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fussy infant (baby)

Billable Code
R68.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No fever, normal exam, no signs of infection
coding:
  • • Infant under 1 year with unexplained fussiness
documentation:
  • • Detailed history and negative findings documented

Applicable To

  • • Unexplained fussiness in infants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies no identifiable cause after assessment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.1

Parental concern

Use when fussiness prompts a visit but no pathology is found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a fussy infant?

The ICD-10 code for a fussy infant is R68.12, used when no specific diagnosis is identified and the infant is under 1 year old.

When should R68.12 be used?

Use R68.12 for infants under 1 year with unexplained fussiness after a negative workup.

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