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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Epileptic Seizure

ICD-10 Coding for Epileptic Seizure

G40.909
R56.9

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

Also Known as:
Seizure Disorder
Convulsive Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Epileptic Seizure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Epileptic Seizure

Use ICD-10 code G40.909 for epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.909
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy.

Applicable To

  • • Epilepsy NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies seizure type and intractability status.

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented single seizure event without prior history of epilepsy.

Applicable To

  • • Convulsions NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly indicates the absence of a prior epilepsy diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z82.49

Family history of epilepsy

Use to indicate a family history of epilepsy when relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a single seizure?

The ICD-10 code for a single seizure event without a confirmed epilepsy diagnosis is R56.9.

How do you code epilepsy in ICD-10?

Epilepsy is coded in ICD-10 using the G40 series, with specific codes based on seizure type and intractability.

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