R68.13 Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)

Billable/Specific

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