R40.231
Non-billableComa scale, best motor response, none
Coma scale, best motor response, none
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Coma scale motor score of 1
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
- any associated:
- •fracture of skullS02
- •intracranial injuryS06
Child Codes (5)
R40.2310Coma scale, best motor response, none, unspecified time
R40.2311Coma scale, best motor response, none, in the field
R40.2312Coma scale, best motor response, none, EMR
R40.2313Coma scale, best motor response, none, at hospital admission
R40.2314Coma scale, best motor response, none, 24+hrs
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for coma scale, best motor response, none?
The ICD-10-CM code for coma scale, best motor response, none is R40.231. The full clinical description is "Coma scale, best motor response, none". R40.231 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R40.231 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R40.231 represents “Coma scale, best motor response, none”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R40.231 a billable code?
No, R40.231 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under R40.231.
What chapter is R40.231 in?
R40.231 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R40.231?
R40.231 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neonatal coma (P91.5); somnolence, stupor and coma in diabetes (E08-E13); somnolence, stupor and coma in hepatic failure (K72.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under R40.231?
R40.231 has 5 child codes, including: R40.2310 (Coma scale, best motor response, none, unspecified time), R40.2311 (Coma scale, best motor response, none, in the field), R40.2312 (Coma scale, best motor response, none, EMR), R40.2313 (Coma scale, best motor response, none, at hospital admission), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R40.231?
R40.231 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4718813, C2830404. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R40.231 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like coma scale, best motor response, none affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R40.231?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R40.231 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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