ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R56
Convulsions, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R56
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- dissociative convulsions and seizures (F44.5)
- epileptic convulsions and seizures (G40.-)
- newborn convulsions and seizures (P90)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
status epilepticus (G40.901)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
post traumatic epilepsy (G40.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Febrile convulsion NOS
- Febrile seizure NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Atypical febrile seizure
- Complex febrile seizure
- Complicated febrile seizure
Inclusion Terms
- Convulsion disorder
- Fit NOS
- Recurrent convulsions
- Seizure(s) (convulsive) NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R56):
About ICD-10-CM Code R56 (Convulsions)
ICD-10-CM code R56 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 R56 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R56 - Convulsions, not elsewhere classified. 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 Convulsions related to not elsewhere classified.