R40.223
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Coma scale verbal score of 3
- Inappropriate crying or screaming (< 2 years of age)
- Screaming (2-5 years of age)
Specific Codes (5)
R40.2230Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, unspecified time
R40.2231Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, in the field [EMT or ambulance]
R40.2232Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, at arrival to emergency department
R40.2233Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, at hospital admission
R40.2234Billable
Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, 24 hours or more after hospital admission


