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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure

ICD-10 Coding for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure

F44.5
R56.9

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

Also Known as:
PNES
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Attack
Pseudoseizure
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Psychogenic Nonepileptic 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:
  • • Video-EEG shows no epileptiform activity during events
documentation:
  • • Psychological stressors are documented

Applicable To

  • • Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
  • • Pseudoseizures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure video-EEG results are documented to confirm PNES.

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Use when seizures are suspected but not confirmed as PNES.

Important Notes

  • • Transition to F44.5 once PNES is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F45.8

Other somatoform disorders

Use if comorbid somatic symptoms are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures?

The ICD-10 code for psychogenic nonepileptic seizures is F44.5, classified under conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions.

How is PNES confirmed?

PNES is confirmed through video-EEG, which shows no epileptiform activity, and documentation of psychological stressors.

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