R68.13: Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
R68.13 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE). It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R68.13?
R68.13 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE). It belongs to category R68 (Other general symptoms and signs).
Is R68.13 a billable code?
Yes. R68.13 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does R68.13 belong to?
R68.13 is part of ICD-10-CM category R68 — Other general symptoms and signs, which has 24 billable codes.
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