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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Seizure

ICD-10 Coding for History of Seizure

Z86.79
G40.909
R56.9

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

Also Known as:
History of Seizures
Seizure History
Previous Seizure Episodes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Seizure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Seizure

Use ICD-10 code Z86.79 for personal history of other diseases of the nervous system, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system

Billable Code
Z86.79
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has been seizure-free for over a year without medication.
coding:
  • • No active epilepsy diagnosis present.

Applicable To

  • • History of resolved seizures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the patient's seizure history is resolved and not currently under treatment.

Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.909
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Epileptic seizures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports active epilepsy management.

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Seizure NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the seizure event is acute and not part of a known epilepsy condition.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of seizure?

The ICD-10 code for a history of seizure is Z86.79, used for documenting a resolved history of seizures without current treatment.

When should Z86.79 be used?

Use Z86.79 when documenting a patient's resolved history of seizures with no current treatment or medication.

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