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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Non-Epileptic Seizure

ICD-10 Coding for Non-Epileptic Seizure

F44.5
R56.9

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

Also Known as:
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
Functional Seizures
Dissociative Seizures
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Non-Epileptic Seizure

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

Use ICD-10 code F44.5 for conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions

Billable Code
F44.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Normal EEG during seizure event
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'non-epileptic' or 'dissociative' seizures

Applicable To

  • • Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
  • • Functional seizures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-epileptic nature to avoid misclassification.

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Use as a temporary code until further diagnostic clarification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R56.9

Unspecified convulsions

Use when seizure activity is documented but not specified as non-epileptic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for non-epileptic seizures?

The ICD-10 code for non-epileptic seizures is F44.5, which covers conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions.

How are non-epileptic seizures diagnosed?

Non-epileptic seizures are diagnosed through video-EEG monitoring, which shows no epileptiform activity, and psychiatric evaluation confirming psychological stressors.

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