ICD-10-CM R68.13: Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R68.13

Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R68.13

Code First

confirmed diagnosis, if known

Use Additional Code

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

Inclusion Terms
  • Apparent life threatening event in newborn
  • Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

R68 - Other general symptoms and signs

About ICD-10-CM Code R68.13 (Apparent life threatening event in infant)

ICD-10-CM code R68.13 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R68.13 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R68.13 - Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE). It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Apparent life threatening event in infant.