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ICD-10 Code G47.20: Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, unspecified type
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents circadian rhythm sleep disorder, unspecified type in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
6Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
block
G40-G47Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
category
G47Sleep disorders
category
G47.2Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
currentG47.2
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Sleep wake schedule disorder NOS
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
NeurologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
G47.21Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase typecodeG47.22Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, advanced sleep phase typecodeG47.23Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, irregular sleep wake typecodeG47.24Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, free running typecodeG47.25Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, jet lag typecodeG47.26Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work typecodeG47.27Circadian rhythm sleep disorder in conditions classified elsewherecodeG47.29Other circadian rhythm sleep disordercode
Sibling codes
G47.21Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase typebillableG47.22Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, advanced sleep phase typebillableG47.23Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, irregular sleep wake typebillableG47.24Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, free running typebillableG47.25Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, jet lag typebillableG47.26Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, shift work typebillableG47.27Circadian rhythm sleep disorder in conditions classified elsewherebillableG47.29Other circadian rhythm sleep disorderbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 31720high
CATHETER ASPIRATION (SEPARATE PROCEDURE); NASOTRACHEAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94664high
DEMONSTRATION AND/OR EVALUATION OF PATIENT UTILIZATION OF AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR IPPB DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94762high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; BY CONTINUOUS OVERNIGHT MONITORING (SEPARATE PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94761high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; MULTIPLE DETERMINATIONS (EG, DURING EXERCISE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94760high
NONINVASIVE EAR OR PULSE OXIMETRY FOR OXYGEN SATURATION; SINGLE DETERMINATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 94640high
PRESSURIZED OR NONPRESSURIZED INHALATION TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES AND/OR FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES SUCH AS SPUTUM INDUCTION WITH AN AEROSOL GENERATOR, NEBULIZER, METERED DOSE INHALER OR INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING (IPPB) DEVICE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, unspecified typeCircadian rhythm sleep disorder
Frequently asked questions
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