R40.233
Billable codeComa scale, best motor response, abnormal flexion
The ICD-10 code for coma scale, best motor response, abnormal flexion is R40.233.
Clinical notes
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- Abnormal flexure posturing to pain or noxious stimuli (2-5 years of age)
- Coma scale motor score of 3
- Flexion/decorticate posturing (< 2 years of age)
Documentation support
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Related codes in this category
- R40.231Coma scale, best motor response, none
- R40.232Coma scale, best motor response, extension
- R40.234Coma scale, best motor response, flexion withdrawal
- R40.235Coma scale, best motor response, localizes pain
- R40.236Coma scale, best motor response, obeys commands
- R40.233Coma scale, best motor response, abnormal flexion