R68.11

Billable

Excessive crying of infant (baby)

R68.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for Excessive crying of infant (baby). It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R68.1
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

It is hard when your baby is sick. Common health problems in babies include colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Babies also commonly have skin problems, like diaper rash or cradle cap . Many of these problems are not serious. It is important to know how to help your sick baby, and to know the warning signs for more serious problems. Trust your intuition - if you are worried about your baby, call your health care…

Read more about Common Infant and Newborn Problems at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • excessive crying of child, adolescent, or adult (R45.83)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R68.11?
R68.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Excessive crying of infant (baby)". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R68.11 a billable code?
Yes — R68.11 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R68.11?
Excludes1 (not coded here): excessive crying of child, adolescent, or adult (R45.83).

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

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