8A6Z
Epilepsy or seizures, unspecified
Epilepsy or seizures, unspecified
ICD-10 Equivalents(6)
ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
UMLS ↗
- Epilepsy and recurrent seizuresC1719410
- Attacks without alteration of consciousnessC2875081
- Epilepsia Partialis ContinuaC0085543
- Local-rel (focal) symptc epilepsy w simple partial seizuresC0494471
- Simple partial seizures developing into secondarily generalized seizuresC2875082
- Astatic Epilepsies, MyoclonicC0393702
- Bilateral convulsive seizuresC0494475
- EMA - epilepsy with myoclonic absenceC0393703
- EMEC0270855
- Epilepsy with generalised tonic-clonic seizures aloneC0393697
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for epilepsy or seizures, unspecified?
The ICD-11 code for epilepsy or seizures, unspecified is 8A6Z. The full clinical description is "Epilepsy or seizures, unspecified".
What does ICD-11 code 8A6Z mean?
ICD-11 code 8A6Z represents “Epilepsy or seizures, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.
What chapter is 8A6Z in?
8A6Z is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8A6Z?
8A6Z maps to 6 ICD-10 codes: G40 (Epilepsy and recurrent seizures), G40.1 (Local-rel (focal) symptc epilepsy w simple partial seizures), G40.4 (Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes), and 3 more. ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 8A6Z?
8A6Z is linked to 10 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1719410, C2875081, C0085543, C0494471, C2875082, and 5 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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