G40

Epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • • conversion disorder with seizures (F44.5)
  • • convulsions NOS (R56.9)
  • • post traumatic seizures (R56.1)
  • • seizure (convulsive) NOS (R56.9)
  • • seizure of newborn (P90)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • • hippocampal sclerosis (G93.81)
  • • mesial temporal sclerosis (G93.81)
  • • temporal sclerosis (G93.81)
  • • Todd's paralysis (G83.84)