Complex Febrile Seizure

Effective October 1, 2006, code 780.32, Complex febrile convulsions, has been created to identify complex febrile seizure. These seizures may also be referred to as atypical or complicated febrile seizure. A febrile seizure is defined as a convulsion that is associated with an elevated body temperature. A simple febrile seizure lasts for about 10 minutes and does not recur within the next 24 hours. A complex febrile seizure is one that lasts longer than 15 minutes, is localized to one part of the body, or recurs within 24 hours. Febrile seizures affect children between the age of 6...

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Article Overview

This coding article covers a new ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for complex febrile seizure, the surrounding convulsions category, and related revision notes. It is intended for coders and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the change, the placement within the diagnosis chapter, and the general clinical distinctions discussed in the update.

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects how febrile seizure records are categorized in diagnosis coding and helps distinguish complex presentations from other convulsion entries. It is relevant for accurate record abstraction, reporting, and review of chapter revisions tied to pediatric seizure presentations.

Article Sections

  1. Clinical overview of febrile seizure

    Provides a general explanation of febrile seizure presentations, including the broader pediatric context and associated clinical considerations discussed in the update.

  2. ICD-9-CM revision notes

    Summarizes the diagnosis chapter placement, revised entries, and the new code addition within the convulsions section.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames complex febrile seizure within a diagnosis coding update
  • What broader convulsions chapter context is discussed
  • Which type of coding change is described in the article
  • What general clinical distinctions between febrile seizure presentations are addressed

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation staff
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 780.32
  • ICD-9-CM: 780.31
  • ICD-9-CM: 780.39
  • ICD-9-CM: 345.3

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 780-780.39

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