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The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM G40.4 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G40.4 – other international versions of ICD-10 G40.4 may differ. A generalized tonic-clinic seizure, characterized by loss of consciousness. This type of seizure may be preceded by an aura and is frequently followed by a period of …
FAQ icd 10 code for postictal state
What is a postictal state?
This type of seizure may be preceded by an aura and is frequently followed by a period of confusion and lethargy (post-ictal state). A symptomatic form of epilepsy often preceded by an aura; characterized by loss of consciousness with generalized tonic- clonic seizures. Code annotations containing back-references to G40.4:
Should postictal state be coded as epilepsy?
Where postictal state is documented without further specification, assign G40.90 Epilepsy, unspecified, without mention of intractable epilepsy. This phrase states that postictal state should be coded as epilepsy, even when epilepsy is not documented.
What is the ICD 10 code for post traumatic seizures?
Post traumatic seizures 1 R56.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R56.1 became effective on October 1, 2018. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R56.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 R56.1 may differ.
Is postictal the same as epileptic?
Mosby’s medical dictionary defines postictal as ‘following a seizure’ no specification of epileptic. However the Coding Rules , December 2012 only specifically mentions postictal state/confusion following an epileptic seizure and the pathway has the descriptor ‘epileptic.
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