Find comprehensive information on Sleep Disturbance diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 codes, DSM-5 criteria), symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about common sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and parasomnias. This resource helps healthcare professionals accurately document and code sleep disturbances for optimal patient care and billing practices. Explore resources for sleep medicine, sleep disorder diagnosis, and improving sleep quality.
Also known as
Disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or early waking.
Nonorganic sleep disorders
Sleep disturbances not caused by physical or mental conditions.
Other specified abnormalities of breathing
Includes sleep apnea, which can disrupt sleep.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the sleep disturbance due to a medical condition?
Yes
Is it due to a mental disorder?
No
Is it insomnia?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Trouble falling or staying asleep, or poor sleep quality. |
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or early waking. |
Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, cataplexy. |
Coding sleep disturbance with unspecified codes (G47.9) when more specific diagnoses (e.g., insomnia, sleep apnea) are documented, impacting reimbursement and data accuracy.
Failing to capture coexisting conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression) related to sleep disturbance, leading to incomplete clinical picture and inaccurate risk adjustment.
Lack of detailed documentation supporting the sleep disturbance diagnosis, increasing risk of claim denials and compliance issues during audits.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with sleep disturbance, including difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, early morning awakening, and non-restorative sleep. Symptoms impact daytime functioning, causing fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and daytime sleepiness. Patient reports these sleep problems have been ongoing for approximately [duration], with a gradual or sudden onset as described by the patient. Review of systems reveals [positive/negative] for symptoms suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, narcolepsy, or other sleep-wake disorders. Patient denies use of sleep medications, alcohol, or caffeine before bed. Medical history is significant for [relevant medical comorbidities, e.g., anxiety, depression, chronic pain] and current medications include [list current medications]. Physical examination findings are within normal limits. Assessment: Sleep disturbance, likely related to [provisional diagnosis, e.g., insomnia, stress, medical comorbidity]. Plan: Patient education on sleep hygiene practices, including regular sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed. Consider referral to sleep specialist for further evaluation, including polysomnography if clinically indicated. Initiate [behavioral therapy, e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia or CBT-I] or pharmacologic intervention if indicated and appropriate. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to assess response to treatment and adjust plan as needed. Differential diagnoses include insomnia disorder, hypersomnolence disorder, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, parasomnias, and sleep disorders related to other medical conditions or substance use. ICD-10 code considerations include [relevant ICD-10 codes, e.g., G47.00, G47.01, F51.01, G47.10].