R56.9

Applicable To

• Convulsion disorder

• Fit NOS

• Recurrent convulsions

• Seizure s) convulsive) NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Generalized seizure

• Nonspecific paroxysmal spell

• Seizure

• Seizure as late effect of stroke

• Seizure disorder

• Seizure disorder as sequela of stroke

• Seizure with provoking factor

• Seizure, generalized

• Seizure, single

• Seizures in response to acute event

Clinical Information

• The most dramatic type of seizure

• The most dramatic type of seizure, characterized by tonic and clonic contraction of most skeletal muscles.

Details

• R56.9 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 R56.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R56.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 R56.9 may differ.