R45.83
BillableExcessive crying of child, adolescent or adult
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Uncontrollable or excessive crying episodes in children, adolescents, or adults that is disproportionate to the situation.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the age group (child, adolescent, or adult) in documentation
- •Investigate underlying causes such as depression, grief, or neurological conditions
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- excessive crying of infant (baby) R68.11
Code Hierarchy
└R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.8Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.83Excessive crying of child, adolescent or adult
└R45.83Excessive crying of child, adolescent or adult