Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions

This code represents a somatoform disorder where psychological stress or conflict manifests as neurological symptoms, specifically seizures or convulsions, without an underlying organic neurological cause. The symptoms are not intentionally produced or feigned and are often preceded by a psychological stressor.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of conversion disorder where the primary symptom presentation is non-epileptic seizures or convulsive episodes. This diagnosis should be made by a mental health professional or neurologist after ruling out organic neurological conditions.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "conversion disorder" and specifies "seizures" or "convulsions" as the presenting symptom.
• Distinguish from true epilepsy (G40.-) or psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) not formally diagnosed as conversion disorder.
• Code any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, separately.