G40.82 vs G83.84
G40.82 (Epileptic spasms) compared with G83.84 (Todd's paralysis (postepileptic)), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. G40.82 carries an Excludes2 note covering G83.84: “Todd's paralysis (G83.84)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G40.82Epileptic spasms | G83.84Todd's paralysis (postepileptic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) |
| Definition | Epileptic spasms is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (G40.82). | Todd's paralysis (postepileptic) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G83.84). |
| Includes | Infantile spasms Salaam attacks West's syndrome | paralysis (complete) (incomplete), except as in G80-G82 |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources