ICD-10 Coding for Shift Work Disorder(G47.00, G47.00U, G47.10)

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for shift work disorder (G47.26), including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:
Shift Work Sleep DisorderSWD
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Shift Work Disorder

Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutShift Work Disorder

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

InsomniaG47.00

Use when insomnia is not linked to shift work.

HypersomniaG47.10

Use when hypersomnia is not linked to shift work.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Shift Work Disorder.

Vague documentation of symptoms

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use specific language to describe symptoms and work schedule., Ensure documentation is thorough and complete.

Using a general insomnia code instead of G47.26

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials if not properly linked to shift work., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate representation of patient condition.

Mitigation

Ensure symptoms are linked to shift work and use G47.26.

Documentation of symptom duration

Impact

Failure to document symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes symptom duration and work schedule details.

Frequently Asked Questions