G40.40
Header — not billableOther generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable
The ICD-10 code for other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable is G40.40.
G40.40 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
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- Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes without intractability
- Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes NOS
Documentation support
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- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- G40.41Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractablenon-billable header
- G40.42Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 Deficiency Disorder
- G40.40Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractablenon-billable header