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G40.5Epileptic seizures related to external causes

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Episodic and paroxysmal disorders (G40-G47)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 6: Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
SectionEpisodic and paroxysmal disorders (G40-G47)
Parent codeG40 — Epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Epileptic seizures related to alcohol
  • Epileptic seizures related to drugs
  • Epileptic seizures related to hormonal changes
  • Epileptic seizures related to sleep deprivation
  • Epileptic seizures related to stress

Use Additional Code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Code Also

  • , if applicable, associated epilepsy and recurrent seizures (G40.-)

Subcategories (1)

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