R68.13
Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
Billable
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Apparent life threatening event in newborn
- Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
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
