ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R40.232
Coma scale, best motor response, extension
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R40.232
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)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R40.232 (Coma scale)
ICD-10-CM code R40.232 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 R40.232 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R40.232 - Coma scale, best motor response, extension. 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 motor response, extension.