ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G40.0
Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G40.0
adult onset localization-related epilepsy (G40.1-, G40.2-)
- Benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal EEG spikes
- Childhood epilepsy with occipital EEG paroxysms
Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset without intractability
Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset NOS
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About ICD-10-CM Code G40.0 (Localization-related)
ICD-10-CM code G40.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM G40.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G40.0 - Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Localization-related.