R40.222
Billable codeComa scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words
The ICD-10 code for coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words is R40.222.
Clinical notes
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- Coma scale verbal score of 2
- Incomprehensible sounds (2-5 years of age)
- Moans/grunts to pain; restless (<2 years old)
Documentation support
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Related codes in this category
- R40.221Coma scale, best verbal response, none
- R40.223Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words
- R40.224Coma scale, best verbal response, confused conversation
- R40.225Coma scale, best verbal response, oriented
- R40.222Coma scale, best verbal response, incomprehensible words