R17 – Unspecified jaundice
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
ICD-10-CM code
R17
- Code
R17(claims format:R17)- Description
- Unspecified jaundice
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Notes for R17
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block R10-R19
Excludes2 (not included here):
- congenital or infantile pylorospasm (Q40.0)
- gastrointestinal hemorrhage (K92.0-K92.2)
- intestinal obstruction (K56.-)
- newborn gastrointestinal hemorrhage (P54.0-P54.3)
- newborn intestinal obstruction (P76.-)
- pylorospasm (K31.3)
- signs and symptoms involving the urinary system (R30-R39)
- symptoms referable to female genital organs (N94.-)
- symptoms referable to male genital organs (N48-N50)
Index terms for R17
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R17?
R17 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified jaundice, in the block R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen).
Is R17 a billable code?
Yes. R17 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.