R56.01
BillableComplex febrile convulsions
R56.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complex febrile convulsions. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHSeizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms. Seizures fall into two main groups. Focal seizures, also called partial seizures,…
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Includes
- •Atypical febrile seizure
- •Complex febrile seizure
- •Complicated febrile seizure
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •status epilepticus (G40.901)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R56.01?
- R56.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Complex febrile convulsions". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R56.01 a billable code?
- Yes — R56.01 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R56.01?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): status epilepticus (G40.901).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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