ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R40.225
Coma scale, best verbal response, oriented
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R40.225
Inclusion Terms
- Coma scale verbal score of 5
- Cooing or babbling or crying appropriately (< 2 years of age)
- Uses appropriate words (2- 5 years of age)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R40.225 (Coma scale)
ICD-10-CM code R40.225 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R40.225 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R40.225 - Coma scale, best verbal response, oriented. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Coma scale related to best verbal response, oriented.