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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Seizure

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Seizure

G40.109
R56.9

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code G40.109 for localization-related (focal) (partial) epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Localization-related (focal) (partial) epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.109
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed recurrent seizures with EEG evidence
documentation:
  • • Detailed seizure type and intractability status

Applicable To

  • • Focal seizures
  • • Complex partial seizures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies seizure type and intractability.

Unspecified convulsions

Billable Code
R56.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical presentation of a single seizure
documentation:
  • • No prior history of epilepsy

Applicable To

  • • Single seizure episode

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using for recurrent seizures without further investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent seizures?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent seizures, specifically for epilepsy, is within the G40 series, such as G40.109 for focal epilepsy.

How do you document intractable seizures?

Document intractable seizures by specifying seizure type, frequency, and failed medication trials with dosages and durations.

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