ICD Code R56.00

ICD code R56.00 is simple febrile convulsions, which refers to seizures in young children triggered by fever, without any underlying neurological condition or complications.

1. Occurrence of a generalized seizure associated with fever

2. Patient age between 6 months and 5 years

3. No evidence of central nervous system infection

4. No history of previous afebrile seizures

5. Seizure duration less than 15 minutes

6. No recurrence of seizures within 24 hours

7. No underlying neurological abnormalities

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R56.00 include:

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department visits)

- 99291–99292 (Critical care services)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 93000 (Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads)

- 95816 (Electroencephalogram, awake and drowsy)

- 95819 (Electroencephalogram, awake and asleep)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

- 80048, 80053 (Basic or comprehensive metabolic panel)

- 81000–81003 (Urinalysis)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation and management of patients presenting with ICD code R56.00.

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