2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 327.42
REM sleep behavior disorder
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 327.42 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 327.42 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
327.42 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM G47.52 REM sleep behavior disorder
Approximate Synonyms
- Rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (disorder)
- Rem sleep behavior disorder
Clinical Information
- A disorder characterized by episodes of vigorous and often violent motor activity during rem sleep (sleep, rem). The affected individual may inflict self injury or harm others, and is difficult to awaken from this condition. Episodes are usually followed by a vivid recollection of a dream that is consistent with the aggressive behavior. This condition primarily affects adult males. (from Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p393)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to
327.42:
- Disorder - see also Disease
REM sleep behavior 327.42
