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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Seizure Disorder Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Seizure Disorder Unspecified

G40.909

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

Also Known as:
Epilepsy Unspecified
Generalized Seizure Disorder
Non-specific Seizure Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Seizure Disorder Unspecified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Seizure Disorder Unspecified

Use ICD-10 code G40.909 for epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

Billable Code
G40.909
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a documented history of recurrent seizures.
documentation:
  • • EEG results confirm epileptiform activity.
coding:
  • • Avoid using for single seizure events.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic seizure disorder without further specification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronicity is documented to avoid misuse of acute seizure codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R56.1

Post-traumatic seizures

Use alongside primary code for seizures following a traumatic brain injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for seizure disorder unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for seizure disorder unspecified is G40.909, used for chronic epilepsy without further specification.

When should G40.909 be used?

G40.909 should be used for chronic seizure disorders where specific type is not documented, ensuring chronicity is confirmed.

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