R40.222
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Coma scale verbal score of 2
- Incomprehensible sounds (2-5 years of age)
- Moans/grunts to pain; restless (<2 years old)
Specific Codes (5)
R40.2220Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words, unspecified time
R40.2221Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words, in the field [EMT or ambulance]
R40.2222Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words, at arrival to emergency department
R40.2223Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words, at hospital admission
R40.2224Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words, 24 hours or more after hospital admission


