Find comprehensive information on hypersomnolence, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 CM coding guidelines (G47.10, G47.11), diagnostic criteria, and effective treatment options. Learn about excessive daytime sleepiness, primary hypersomnia, recurrent hypersomnia, idiopathic hypersomnia, Kleine-Levin Syndrome, and related sleep disorders. This resource helps healthcare professionals accurately document and code hypersomnolence for improved patient care and billing accuracy. Explore resources for patients and families dealing with hypersomnolence and its impact on daily life.
Also known as
Hypersomnolence
Excessive daytime sleepiness, not caused by other conditions.
Other sleep disorders
Includes unspecified hypersomnia or unusual sleep patterns.
Nonorganic sleep disorders
Sleep disturbances not attributable to organic causes, sometimes includes hypersomnolence.
Sleep disorders related to other conditions
Hypersomnolence potentially caused by underlying medical issues.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is hypersomnolence due to a medical condition?
Yes
Specific medical condition documented?
No
Related to drug/substance use?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Excessive daytime sleepiness, not explained by other causes. |
Narcolepsy: Excessive sleepiness with cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hallucinations. |
Idiopathic hypersomnia: Excessive sleepiness without cataplexy or other narcolepsy features. |
Coding G47.10 without sufficient documentation of other causes risks downcoding and lost revenue. CDI should query for specifics.
Miscoding narcolepsy (G47.4) as hypersomnolence due to similar symptoms leads to inaccurate reporting and potential audits. CDI clarification is crucial.
Failing to code comorbid conditions like sleep apnea or depression with hypersomnolence impacts severity and reimbursement. Thorough documentation is key for accurate coding.
Patient presents with primary complaint of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), fulfilling diagnostic criteria for hypersomnolence disorder. The patient reports persistent daytime sleepiness, despite obtaining adequate nocturnal sleep duration (greater than 7 hours) and experiences difficulty maintaining wakefulness during the day, often resulting in unintended lapses into sleep. Symptoms include significant daytime fatigue, brain fog, and difficulty with concentration. Patient denies cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations, ruling out narcolepsy. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score is elevated at [insert score]. A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) revealed a mean sleep latency of [insert value] minutes and [insert number] sleep onset REM periods (SOREMPs), further supporting the diagnosis of hypersomnolence. Differential diagnoses considered included obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and other medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, but these were ruled out based on clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing (e.g., polysomnography, thyroid function tests). The patient's medical history includes [list relevant medical history]. Current medications include [list current medications]. A treatment plan was discussed, focusing on behavioral interventions such as sleep hygiene optimization and scheduled naps. Pharmacological treatment options, including wake-promoting agents such as modafinil or armodafinil, were also considered and discussed with the patient. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [timeframe] to assess treatment response and adjust management as needed. ICD-10 code G47.1 (hypersomnia) is assigned. The patient was educated on the importance of medication adherence and lifestyle modifications for effective management of hypersomnolence.