Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM G40.C19 is the diagnosis code for Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus. This code falls under the section "Episodic and paroxysmal disorders" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where G40.C19 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, G40.C19 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
G40.C19 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of G40.C19 is G40.C1 ("Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable"). G40.C19 provides a more specific classification within this category.
G40.C19 is located in Section G40-G47 — "Episodic and paroxysmal disorders" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use G40.C19 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus is G40.C19.
Yes, G40.C19 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
G40.C19 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, G40.C19 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.