R40.23
Coma scale, best motor response
7th Character Required
The following appropriate 7th character is to be added to subcategory R40.23-:
0 - unspecified time
1 - in the field [EMT or ambulance]
2 - at arrival to emergency department
3 - at hospital admission
4 - 24 hours or more after hospital admission
Specific Codes (6)
Coma scale, best motor response, none
Coma scale, best motor response, extension
Coma scale, best motor response, abnormal flexion
Coma scale, best motor response, flexion withdrawal
Coma scale, best motor response, localizes pain
Coma scale, best motor response, obeys commands


