Unspecified jaundice (R17) ICD-10-CM
The R17 code range covers unspecified jaundice with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the R17 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- R17 Unspecified jaundice
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R17 range.
Jaundice
A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA. Clinical jaundice usually is a sign of LIVER dysfunction.
About the R17 Code Range
Jaundice is yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes associated with elevated bilirubin.
R17 identifies jaundice without specifying its type. It sits among symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R17 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R17 range classify?
The range classifies unspecified jaundice. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
