R40.232
Coma scale, best motor response, extension
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- Abnormal extensor posturing to pain or noxious stimuli (< 2 years of age)
- Coma scale motor score of 2
- Extensor posturing to pain or noxious stimuli (2-5 years of age)
Specific Codes (5)
R40.2320Billable
Coma scale, best motor response, extension, unspecified time
R40.2321Billable
Coma scale, best motor response, extension, in the field [EMT or ambulance]
R40.2322Billable
Coma scale, best motor response, extension, at arrival to emergency department
R40.2323Billable
Coma scale, best motor response, extension, at hospital admission
R40.2324Billable
Coma scale, best motor response, extension, 24 hours or more after hospital admission
Related Codes
R40.231Category
Coma scale, best motor response, none
R40.233Category
Coma scale, best motor response, abnormal flexion
R40.234Category
Coma scale, best motor response, flexion withdrawal
R40.235Category
Coma scale, best motor response, localizes pain
R40.236Category
Coma scale, best motor response, obeys commands
