Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Unspecified jaundice means your skin and eyes turn yellow, but the cause isn-t known yet. Doctors use the ICD-10 code R17 when tests haven-t found the reason. Jaundice happens when bilirubin, a yellow pigment made in the liver, builds up in the body.
He reviews your symptoms, alcohol use, medication history, and family background, then performs a thorough physical examination.
Laboratory work includes liver function tests, total and direct bilirubin levels, complete blood count, and viral hepatitis panels.
If initial studies are inconclusive, he may recommend endoscopic ultrasound for high-resolution imaging or a liver biopsy to obtain tissue for definitive diagnosis.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
It's jaundice with no clear cause yet. It's listed under ICD-10 code R17.
It may be due to liver disease, bile duct problems, red blood cell issues (hemolysis), side effects of certain medicines or toxins, or viral infections like hepatitis A, B, or C.
Other types of jaundice have known causes, such as -obstructive- jaundice from blocked bile ducts or -hepatocellular- jaundice from liver cell damage.
Doctors perform blood tests (liver function, bilirubin, blood count, viral screens), imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRCP), and sometimes endoscopic ultrasound or liver biopsy for more details.
Yes. Avoiding alcohol, eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, staying hydrated, and exercising to maintain a healthy weight all support liver health.
It depends on the underlying cause. Some patients improve within weeks, while others may require longer follow-up and management.
Not always, but they often help relieve symptoms or treat underlying infection. Options include ursodeoxycholic acid for bile flow, cholestyramine for itching, antivirals for hepatitis, and vitamin supplements if needed.
Yes. Procedures like ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound are minimally invasive and low-risk when performed by experienced specialists such as Dr. Chadha.
Surgery is rare. It's typically reserved for cases where a blockage cannot be cleared endoscopically or if a tumor is discovered.
Code R17 is used for billing and insurance purposes until a specific cause of jaundice is identified.
