ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for crying constantly baby
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Baby › crying constantly”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding crying constantly baby
The ICD-10-CM code for crying constantly baby is R68.11 (Excessive crying of infant (baby)).
Within R68.1 (nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy), R68.11 is specifically for excessive crying of infant (baby). Related codes cover Fussy infant (baby) (R68.12), Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE) (R68.13) and other nonspecific symptoms peculiar to infancy (R68.19).
Don't report R68.11 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: excessive crying of child, adolescent, or adult (R45.83).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R68.11)
- excessive crying of child, adolescent, or adult (R45.83)
Common questions about crying constantly baby ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for crying constantly baby?
- R68.11 — Excessive crying of infant (baby).
Is R68.11 billable?
- Yes. R68.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R68.11 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R68.11 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R68.11 a CC or MCC?
- No. R68.11 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.