R40.20
BillableUnspecified coma
R40.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified coma. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA coma is a deep state of unconsciousness. An individual in a coma is alive but unable to move or respond to his or her environment. Coma may occur as a complication of an underlying illness, or as a result of injuries, such as brain injury . A coma rarely lasts more than 2 to 4 weeks. The outcome for coma depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage. People may come out of a coma with physical,…
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Includes
- •Coma NOS
- •Unconsciousness NOS
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
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