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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Convulsion

ICD-10 Coding for Convulsion

R56.9
R56.1

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

Also Known as:
Seizure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Convulsion

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Convulsion

Use ICD-10 code R56.9 for unspecified convulsions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient presents with a single seizure event and no prior history of seizures.

Applicable To

  • • Acute isolated seizure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no history of epilepsy is documented.

Post-traumatic seizures

Billable Code
R56.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Seizures following head trauma

Important Notes

  • • Document the timing and nature of the trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an unspecified convulsion?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified convulsion is R56.9, used for acute isolated seizures without a history of epilepsy.

How do you code a seizure after head trauma?

Post-traumatic seizures are coded as R56.1, applicable when seizures occur following a head injury.

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