Primary insomnia
ICD-10 Code: F51.01 · Body Part: Head/Brain (TBI)
QME Evaluation Process
Sleep history, sleep study if indicated. Often secondary to chronic pain or psychiatric condition from industrial injury. Chapter 14 or pain add-on consideration.
Typical Impairment Rating
0-5% WPI as contributing factor to primary condition
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
Body Part Guide
Head/Brain (TBI) Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
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What is Primary insomnia (F51.01)?
Primary insomnia is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (F51.01) classified under Other conditions. It affects the Head/Brain (TBI) and is commonly encountered in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is F51.01 rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Primary insomnia is 0-5% WPI as contributing factor to primary condition. The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for F51.01?
Sleep history, sleep study if indicated. Often secondary to chronic pain or psychiatric condition from industrial injury. Chapter 14 or pain add-on consideration.
What treatments are common for Primary insomnia?
Common treatments for Primary insomnia include CBT for insomnia, Sleep hygiene education, Medication management, Treat underlying pain/psychiatric condition. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.