ICD-10 R17
Billable / Specific CCUnspecified jaundice
About ICD-10-CM R17
ICD-10-CM code R17 represents Unspecified jaundice. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R17). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R17 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for R17
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
R17 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R17. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- neonatal jaundice (P55, P57-P59)
Inpatient DRG Impact, CC
codes Unspecified jaundice. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.
Medicare LCD Coverage for R17
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R17 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R17.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R17
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert R17 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R17 | 7824 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R17
Other codes in section R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen).
ICD-10 R17, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R17 billable? +
Yes, R17 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R17? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R17): neonatal jaundice (P55, P57-P59)
Is R17 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +
Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.
What ICD-9 codes does R17 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R17 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7824. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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