Fussy infant (baby) 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Pediatric Dx (0-17 years) R68.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to R68.12: Fussy baby R68.12 Infant(s) - see also Infancy irritable child R68.12 Irritable, irritability R45.4 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R45.4
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R68.12 - other international versions of ICD-10 R68.12 may differ. R68.12 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive.
R68.12ICD-10 code R68. 12 for Fussy infant (baby) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
0 - 17 yearsR68. 12 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive.
Other causes of fussiness in babies include diaper rash, thrush, food sensitivities, nipple confusion, low milk supply, etc. Babies normally fuss for many reasons: overtiredness, overstimulation, loneliness, discomfort, etc. Babies are often very fussy when they are going through growth spurts.
Although less common, your child's fussiness may be an early sign of a more serious problem, such as: Diabetes, asthma, anemia (low blood count), or other health problem. Serious infections, such as an infection in the lungs, kidneys, or around the brain. Head injury that you did not see happen.