G40.C0
Non-billableLafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable
Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- hippocampal sclerosis (G93.81)
- mesial temporal sclerosis (G93.81)
- temporal sclerosis (G93.81)
- Todd's paralysis (G83.84)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- , if applicable, associated conditions such as dementia (F02.8-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable?
The ICD-10-CM code for lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable is G40.C0. The full clinical description is "Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable". G40.C0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code G40.C0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G40.C0 represents "Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, not intractable". It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is G40.C0 a billable code?
No, G40.C0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under G40.C0.
What chapter is G40.C0 in?
G40.C0 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G40.C0?
G40.C0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: conversion disorder with seizures (F44.5); convulsions NOS (R56.9); post traumatic seizures (R56.1); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under G40.C0?
G40.C0 has 2 child codes, including: G40.C01 (Lafora progr myoclonus epilepsy, not ntrct, with stat epi), G40.C09 (Lafora progr myoclonus epilepsy, not ntrct, without stat epi).
What are the UMLS CUIs for G40.C0?
G40.C0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5819125. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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