R68.11
BillableExcessive crying of infant (baby)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Excessive or prolonged crying in an infant that is abnormal and may indicate discomfort, illness, or developmental concern.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when crying is excessive beyond normal infant behavior and documented as a clinical concern
- •Investigate and code any underlying cause such as colic, infection, or feeding problems
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- excessive crying of child, adolescent, or adult (R45.83)
Code Hierarchy
└R68Other general symptoms and signs└R68.1Nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy└R68.11Excessive crying of infant (baby)
└R68.11Excessive crying of infant (baby)