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R17

Billable

Unspecified jaundice

R17 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified jaundice. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Jaundice causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. As red blood cells break down, your body builds new cells to replace them. The old ones are processed by the liver. If the liver cannot handle the blood cells as they break down, bilirubin builds up in the…

Read more about Jaundice at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R17?
R17 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified jaundice". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R17 a billable code?
Yes — R17 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R17?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neonatal jaundice (P55, P57-P59).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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