2025 ICD-10-CM code G47.9
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the nervous system - Sleep disorders 6 Feed
Unspecified sleep disorder. This code is used when the provider doesn't document the specific type of sleep disorder.
Medical necessity for the evaluation and management of a sleep disorder is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, or other objective findings that indicate a potential sleep-related problem affecting the patient's health or well-being.
Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders are typically managed by sleep specialists, neurologists, pulmonologists, or psychiatrists, depending on the suspected underlying cause. Primary care physicians also play a role in initial assessment and referral.
In simple words: This means the doctor knows you have a sleep problem, but hasn't determined exactly what kind it is.
Sleep disorder, unspecified.A condition that disrupts an individual’s normal sleep pattern, without further specification.
Example 1: A patient reports difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakenings during the night, but the physician hasn't yet conducted a sleep study or determined a specific diagnosis. G47.9 would be used until a definitive diagnosis is made., A patient experiences excessive daytime sleepiness, but the cause is unknown and requires further investigation. G47.9 can be used as a preliminary diagnosis., A patient's sleep is disrupted by unusual behaviors like sleepwalking or night terrors, but a definitive parasomnia diagnosis hasn't been confirmed. G47.9 can be applied until a specific diagnosis is reached.
Symptoms related to sleep disturbance, including duration, frequency, and impact on daily functioning.Any relevant medical history, medications, or substance use.Results of any sleep studies or other diagnostic tests, if performed.The physician's assessment and plan for further evaluation, if necessary.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Sleep medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Primary care
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Sleep Center