ICD-10-CM Code G40.909
Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.G40.909 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code G40 is used to code Paroxysmal attack
Paroxysmal attacks or paroxysms (from Greek παροξυσμός) are a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure. These short, frequent, and stereotyped symptoms can be observed in various clinical conditions. They are usually associated with multiple sclerosis or pertussis, but they may also be observed in other disorders such as encephalitis, head trauma, stroke, asthma, trigeminal neuralgia, breath-holding spells, epilepsy, malaria, tabes dorsalis, and Behçet's disease, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). It has also been noted as a symptom of gratification disorder in children.
Specialty: | Neurology |
MeSH Codes: | , D009422, D009422, D009422, D009422, D009422 |
ICD 9 Codes: | , 320, 330, 340, 350, 359 |
Coding Notes for G40.909 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Epilepsy NOS
- Epileptic convulsions NOS
- Epileptic fits NOS
- Epileptic seizures NOS
- Recurrent seizures NOS
- Seizure disorder NOS
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #100-101 - Seizures with MCC.
- DRG Group #100-101 - Seizures without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Transient epileptic amnesia (finding)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'G40.909 - Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code G40.909. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code G40.909 and a single ICD9 code, 345.90 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: G40.90 - Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable