Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM G40.A09 is the diagnosis code for Absence epileptic syndrome, not 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.A09 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, G40.A09 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
G40.A09 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Absence epileptic syndrome, not 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.A09 is G40.A0 ("Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable"). G40.A09 provides a more specific classification within this category.
G40.A09 is located in Section G40-G47 — "Episodic and paroxysmal disorders" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use G40.A09 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Absence epileptic syndrome, not 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 Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus is G40.A09.
Yes, G40.A09 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
G40.A09 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, G40.A09 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.