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ICD-10 Coding for Night Terrors(F51.4, F51.0, F51.5)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for night terrors (F51.4), including documentation requirements, clinical validation, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Sleep TerrorsPavor Nocturnus
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Night Terrors

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Sleep terrors [night terrors]
F51.4Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Nightmare disorderF51.5
Other parasomniaG47.59

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Night Terrors.

Vague documentation of sleep issues

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Use specific terminology like 'NREM arousal'., Include detailed symptom descriptions.

Confusing night terrors with nightmares

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to claim denials., Compliance: May result in compliance issues during audits., Data Quality: Affects the accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies NREM arousal and lack of recall.

Documentation of sleep stage

Impact

Failure to document NREM stage can lead to incorrect coding.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes specific sleep stage details.

Frequently Asked Questions

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