ICD-10-CM · R56.9
ICD-10 R56.9: Unspecified convulsions
Seizure.
Code
R56.9
Category
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings (R00-R99)
Clinical context
Seizure.
Documentation requirements
- Description
- Workup
Common related procedures
- EEG
- Brain MRI
Common payer denial patterns
- Specify epilepsy type if known
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 R56.9 mean?
Unspecified convulsions
When is this code documented?
Seizure.
What documentation supports this code?
Description; Workup.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Specify epilepsy type if known.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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