G47.52

Approximate Synonyms

• Rem behavior disorder

• Rem sleep behaviour disorder

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during rem sleep sleep, rem). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)

Details

• G47.52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G47.52 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G47.52 – other international versions of ICD-10 G47.52 may differ.