Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, not intractable, w/o stat epi

This code identifies Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a severe form of childhood epilepsy characterized by multiple seizure types, intellectual disability, and a slow spike-and-wave pattern on EEG. This specific code indicates that the patient's LGS is currently manageable with treatment and they are not experiencing status epilepticus.

Assign this code for patients diagnosed with LGS whose seizures are controlled or partially controlled by medication, and who are not in a prolonged seizure state. Documentation should clearly state a diagnosis of LGS and explicitly mention that the condition is "not intractable" or "controlled," and "without status epilepticus."

• Do not use this code if the patient's LGS is intractable or if they are experiencing status epilepticus; separate codes exist for those scenarios.
• Ensure the physician's documentation specifies the absence of status epilepticus and the non-intractable nature of the LGS.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when LGS is the reason for the encounter, unless another condition is clearly the primary reason for admission/visit.