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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Convulsive Epilepsy

ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Convulsive Epilepsy

G40.301
G40.309
G40.311

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

Also Known as:
Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Convulsive Epilepsy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Generalized Convulsive Epilepsy

Use ICD-10 code G40.301 for generalized convulsive epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Generalized convulsive epilepsy, not intractable, with status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.301
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of status epilepticus
documentation:
  • • EEG confirmation of generalized onset

Applicable To

  • • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures with status epilepticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure status epilepticus is clearly documented to use this code.

Generalized convulsive epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.309
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • EEG confirmation of generalized onset
  • • Documentation of recurrent seizures

Applicable To

  • • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures without status epilepticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure absence of status epilepticus is clearly documented to use this code.

Generalized convulsive epilepsy, intractable, with status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.311
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Failure of ≥2 appropriately dosed AEDs
  • • Documentation of status epilepticus lasting >5 minutes

Applicable To

  • • Intractable generalized tonic-clonic seizures with status epilepticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure both intractability and status epilepticus are clearly documented to use this code.

Generalized convulsive epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.319
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Failure of ≥2 appropriately dosed AEDs
  • • Documentation of recurrent seizures

Applicable To

  • • Intractable generalized tonic-clonic seizures without status epilepticus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure intractability is clearly documented to use this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.83

Noncompliance with medical treatment

Use if noncompliance with antiepileptic drugs is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized convulsive epilepsy?

The ICD-10 codes for generalized convulsive epilepsy include G40.301, G40.309, G40.311, and G40.319, depending on intractability and status epilepticus presence.

How to document generalized convulsive epilepsy?

Document seizure type, frequency, EEG findings, AED regimen, and intractability status to ensure accurate coding and treatment planning.

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