ICD-10-CM Code For Somnolence Stupor And Coma: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group R40 includes diagnoses describing altered levels of consciousness such as somnolence, stupor, and coma and conditions that impair arousal and responsiveness. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical presentations related to impaired consciousness, capturing severity and neurologic involvement relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM R40 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM R40: Somnolence, Stupor And Coma Overview
The ICD-10-CM R40 group includes conditions characterized by decreased levels of consciousness ranging from excessive sleepiness to coma, affecting the central nervous system. These diagnoses target neurologic status and consciousness level assessment and are commonly used in emergency, inpatient, and neurology care settings. Accurate coding of these conditions is important for clinical documentation and supports correct reimbursement by reflecting patient severity and resource needs.