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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Absence Epilepsy

ICD-10 Coding for Absence Epilepsy

G40.A09

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for absence epilepsy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Petit Mal Epilepsy
Childhood Absence Epilepsy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Absence Epilepsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Absence Epilepsy

Use ICD-10 code G40.A09 for absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.A09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Seizures are controlled with medication.
documentation:
  • • EEG shows 3Hz spike-wave pattern.

Applicable To

  • • Typical absence epilepsy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'not intractable' and 'without status epilepticus'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long-term (current) drug therapy

Use to indicate ongoing medication management for epilepsy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for absence epilepsy?

The ICD-10 code for absence epilepsy not intractable without status epilepticus is G40.A09.

How is absence epilepsy documented?

Document absence epilepsy by specifying seizure type, frequency, EEG findings, and medication response.

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