A seizure episode is classified to ICD-9-CM code 780.39, Other convulsions. This code also includes convulsive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS), fit NOS, and recurrent convulsions NOS. Basically, code 780.39 is for the single episode of a seizure.
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 345.9. This excludes convulsion (convulsive) disorder (780.39), convulsive seizure or fit NOS (780.39), and recurrent convulsions (780.39). This applies to epileptic convulsions, fits, or seizures NOS and seizure disorder NOS.
Other convulsions. ICD-9 780.39 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other convulsions.
ICD-9-CM 780.39 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 780.39 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
780.39 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other convulsions. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent. The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information: Absence seizure with impairment of consciousness only
A seizure episode is classified to ICD-9-CM code 780.39, Other convulsions. This code also includes convulsive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS), fit NOS, and recurrent convulsions NOS. Basically, code 780.39 is for the single episode of a seizure.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified convulsions- R56. 9- Codify by AAPC.
If you document the word “seizure”, the patient will be coded with R56. 9, unspecified convulsions, even if you meant that the patient has epilepsy. If you document “seizure disorder” or “recurrent seizures”, the patient will be coded with G40.
If documentation does not indicate a specific cause for the seizure-like activity it is appropriate to code R56. 9 for unspecified convulsions.
89 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G40. 89 - other international versions of ICD-10 G40.
Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable A group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce seizures, unusual body movements, a loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, as well as mental problems or problems with the senses.
ICD-10 code G40 for Epilepsy and recurrent seizures is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes, or having more than 1 seizure within a 5 minutes period, without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes is called status epilepticus.
“Non-specific tonic clonic seizures” is also an inclusion term. So, either term directs coders to ICD-10-CM code G40. 4.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G40: Epilepsy and recurrent seizures.
Types of Generalized-Onset SeizuresAbsence Seizures (“Petit Mal Seizures”) ... Myoclonic seizures. ... Tonic and Atonic Seizures (“Drop Attacks”) ... Tonic, Clonic and Tonic-Clonic (Formerly called Grand Mal) Seizures.
3 Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes.
Seizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms. Seizures fall into two main groups. Focal seizures, also called partial seizures, happen in just one part of the brain. Generalized seizures are a result of abnormal activity on both sides of the brain.
The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 780.39:
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.