apparent life threatening event R68.13 (ALTE)ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R68.13
Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Pediatric Dx (0-17 years)
Applicable To- Apparent life threatening event in newborn
- Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
Code First- confirmed diagnosis, if known
Use Additional- 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