Question 1

Is R17 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R17 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for unspecified jaundice. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R17 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R17 represents Unspecified jaundice. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code R17 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R17 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R17?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R17 is section:R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R17?

Accepted Answer

Code R17 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neonatal jaundice (P55, P57-P59). These conditions cannot be coded together with R17 as they represent different diagnoses.

R172026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is R17 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R17 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R17 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R17?

What conditions are excluded from R17?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R17?

How common is hospitalization for R17?