ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for G40.5
Epileptic seizures related to external causes
Coding Notes & Guidelines for G40.5
code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
- 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
Epileptic seizures related to external causes, NOS
, if applicable, associated epilepsy and recurrent seizures (G40.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code G40.5 (Epileptic seizures related to external causes)
ICD-10-CM code G40.5 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 G40.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about G40.5 - Epileptic seizures related to external causes. 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 Epileptic seizures related to external causes.