ICD-10-CM · Chapter 18 · R00-R99
R17 Unspecified jaundice
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- neonatal jaundice (P55, P57-P59)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.
No additional specificity is required — submit R17 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.
Plain-language term for this code
The following entry in the US Medical Glossary corresponds to ICD-10-CM category R17:
- Jaundice — Ictericia
Last reviewed: September 2026