2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G47.51Confusional arousals

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G40-G47›G47

ICD-10-CM G47.51
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G47.51 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for confusional arousals. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as confusional arousal disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sleep wake disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G47.51
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Confusional arousals
Short Description
Confusional arousals
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G47.5
Parasomnia

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG40-G47Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
CategoryG47Sleep disorders
This CodeG47.51Confusional arousals

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Confusional arousal disorder

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Arousals, confusional
    • Confusional arousals

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS016
Sleep wake disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Sleep Disorders

Sleep is a complex biological process. While you are sleeping, you are unconscious, but your brain and body functions are still active. They are doing a number of important jobs that help you stay healthy and function at your best. So when you don't get enough quality sleep, it does more than just make you feel tired.

The full article covers:

  • What is sleep?
  • What are sleep disorders?
  • What causes sleep disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?
  • How are sleep disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for sleep disorders?

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Convert G47.51 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
327.41 Confusional arousals
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G47.51Overview

Is G47.51 (Parasomnia) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report confusional arousals on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G47.51?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, confusional arousals converts to ICD-9-CM 327.41 (confusional arousals). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.