G40.C

Header — not billable

Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy

The ICD-10 code for lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy is G40.C.

G40.C is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.

Clinical notes

Code also

Two codes may be needed to fully describe a condition, but unlike Code First/Use Additional Code, the sequencing order is not mandated by convention.

, if applicable, associated conditions such as dementia (F02.8-)

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Lafora body disease

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

G40.C

Clinical notes

Code also

Also known as

Documentation support

Child codes under G40.C

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