6/13/2023 0 Comments Icd 10 code for seizure disorder![]() Until this point, Dravet syndrome was included in the ICD-10 code G40.8 Other epilepsy and recurrent seizures, which contained a broad group of epileptic disorders with different causes and treatment strategies that are not specific to Dravet syndrome. ![]() ![]() The new ICD-10 codes took effect on October 1, 2020.ĭedicated ICD-10 codes for Dravet syndrome will make it easier for the field to conduct epidemiologic research and retrospective studies, determine true prevalence and morbidity and mortality rates, recruit patients for clinical trials, track outcomes of clinical interventions, and develop protocols for standard of care. The designation of the ICD-10 codes resulted from a combined effort from DSF and their Medical Advisory Board, made up of specialists in the field of Dravet syndrome. In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation (DSF) is pleased to announce that the National Center for Health Statistics has designated specific ICD-10 codes for Dravet syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder.
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