R41.840
BillableAttention and concentration deficit
Attention and concentration deficit
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- the underlying condition, if known, such as:
- schizophrenia (F20.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- General inattentiveness22058002
- Inattention22058002
- Selective attention25124003
- Selective inattention25124003
- Poor concentration26329005
- Distractibility28102002
- Absent minded46991000
- Unable to concentrate60032008
- Disturbance of attention76039005
- Reduced attention span247762003
- Reduced concentration span247762003
- Short attention span247762003
- Short concentration span247762003
- Pays fleeting attention247765001
- Integrated attention for short spells247767009
- Unable to direct attention288770006
- Does not direct attention288772003
- Difficulty directing attention288773008
- Finding related to ability to direct attention365080005
- Finding related to ability to concentrate365759009
- Scattered attention425248002
- Impaired alertness704426000
- Impairment of mental alertness704426000
- Impaired concentration1144748009
- Cognitive deficit in attention142261000119100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for attention and concentration deficit?
The ICD-10-CM code for attention and concentration deficit is R41.840. The full clinical description is "Attention and concentration deficit". R41.840 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R41.840 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R41.840 represents "Attention and concentration deficit". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R41.840 a billable code?
Yes, R41.840 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R41.840 in?
R41.840 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R41.840?
R41.840 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dissociative [conversion] disorders (F44.-); mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology (G31.84); cognitive deficits as sequelae of cerebrovascular disease (I69.01-, I69.11-, I69.21-, I69.31-, I69.81-, I69.91-); and 1 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does R41.840 map to?
R41.840 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 46991000, 142261000119100, 288773008, 28102002, 76039005, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R41.840?
R41.840 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2977673. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.