G40.A01 – Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Episodic and paroxysmal disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code G40.A01
Code
G40.A01 (claims format: G40A01)
Description
Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Short description
Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, w stat epi
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
6. Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
Block
G40-G47 Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
Parent codes
G40 › G40.A › G40.A0

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

G40 – Epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • conversion disorder with seizures (F44.5)
  • convulsions NOS (R56.9)
  • post traumatic seizures (R56.1)
  • seizure (convulsive) NOS (R56.9)
  • seizure of newborn (P90)
Excludes2 (not included here):
Notes:
  • the following terms are to be considered equivalent to intractable: pharmacoresistant (pharmacologically resistant), treatment resistant, refractory (medically) and poorly controlled

G40.A – Absence epileptic syndrome

Applicable to:
  • Childhood absence epilepsy [pyknolepsy]
  • Juvenile absence epilepsy
  • Absence epileptic syndrome, NOS

Index terms for G40.A01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in G40.A0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G40.A01?

G40.A01 is the ICD-10-CM code for absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, with status epilepticus, in the block G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders).

Is G40.A01 a billable code?

Yes. G40.A01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does G40.A01 belong to?

It belongs to category G40 – Epilepsy and recurrent seizures.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.