Is R56.0 a billable code?
No. R56.0 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R56.0: Febrile convulsions
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R56.0 groups related diagnoses under febrile convulsions. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under R56.0
Other codes in R56 Convulsions, not elsewhere classified
R56.0 questions
What does R56.0 mean?
R56.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Febrile convulsions. It is in chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.