G40..5 Epileptic seizures related to external causes

Non-billable header

Includes

  • Epileptic seizures related to alcohol
  • Epileptic seizures related to drugs
  • Epileptic seizures related to hormonal changes
  • Epileptic seizures related to sleep deprivation
  • Epileptic seizures related to stress

Use Additional Code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Code Also

  • , if applicable, associated epilepsy and recurrent seizures (G40.-)

Last reviewed: September 2026