Understanding Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy: Explore its clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria using the International Classification of Sleep Disorders ICSD 3, and accurate medical coding with ICD-10-CM G47.419. This resource provides valuable information for healthcare professionals on documenting symptoms, differential diagnosis considerations, and effective treatment strategies for patients experiencing Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy. Find key details on excessive daytime sleepiness EDS, sleep studies including polysomnography PSG and Multiple Sleep Latency Test MSLT, and managing this sleep disorder.
Also known as
Narcolepsy without cataplexy
Sleep disorder with excessive daytime sleepiness, but no sudden muscle weakness.
Other sleep disorders
Includes other specified sleep disorders not elsewhere classified.
Nonorganic sleep disorders
Sleep disturbances not attributed to organic causes.
Sleep disorders
Encompasses various sleep-related problems and abnormalities.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is Narcolepsy confirmed?
Yes
Cataplexy present?
No
Do not code Narcolepsy. Evaluate for other sleep disorders.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Narcolepsy without cataplexy |
Narcolepsy with cataplexy |
Idiopathic hypersomnia |
Coding narcolepsy without cataplexy lacks documentation of severity (G47.00, G47.01) impacting reimbursement and quality metrics.
Insufficient documentation of key narcolepsy symptoms (e.g., excessive daytime sleepiness, hallucinations) may lead to coding errors and denials.
Failure to capture and code associated conditions (e.g., sleep apnea, depression) with narcolepsy can affect risk adjustment and resource allocation.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with narcolepsy without cataplexy. The patient reports excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), disturbed nocturnal sleep, and significant impairment in daily functioning due to sleepiness. Symptoms include persistent drowsiness, difficulty maintaining wakefulness, and unintended sleep episodes. The patient denies experiencing cataplexy, sleep paralysis, or hypnagogic hallucinations. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score is elevated at [insert score]. Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) reveals a mean sleep latency of [insert value] minutes with [insert number] sleep onset REM periods (SOREMPs), confirming the diagnosis of narcolepsy. Nocturnal polysomnography (PSG) shows [describe relevant findings, e.g., shortened sleep latency, fragmented sleep architecture, etc.]. Differential diagnoses considered include idiopathic hypersomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders. The patient's medical history is significant for [list relevant medical history]. Current medications include [list current medications]. No known drug allergies. Plan includes patient education regarding narcolepsy management, including sleep hygiene practices. Pharmacological interventions will be considered, with potential options including wake-promoting agents such as modafinil or armodafinil. Follow-up sleep study scheduled in [timeframe] to assess treatment efficacy. ICD-10 code G47.01 (narcolepsy without cataplexy) is assigned. Referrals to a sleep specialist andor a support group for individuals with narcolepsy are recommended.