Question 1

Is G47 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, G47 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code G47 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code G47 represents Sleep disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code G47 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code G47 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G47?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for G47 is section:G40-G47 (Episodic and paroxysmal disorders (G40-G47)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from G47?

Accepted Answer

Code G47 has Type 2 Excludes including: nightmares (F51.5); nonorganic sleep disorders (F51.-); sleep terrors (F51.4) and 1 more conditions. These conditions are not included in G47 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Is G47 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code G47 mean?

When was ICD-10 code G47 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code G47?

What conditions should be coded separately from G47?