ICD-10 Code R40.2234 - Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, 24 hours or more after hospital admission

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R40.2234

Diagnosis Code: R40.2234 (Raw: R402234)

Description: Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, 24 hours or more after hospital admission

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Clinical Details

ICD-10-CM code R40.2234 is designated for Coma scale, best verbal response, inappropriate words, 24 hours or more after hospital admission. In medical documentation and insurance billing, this code is utilized to specify medical diagnosis for patient records, reimbursement workflows, and compliance under CMS Section 111 mandatory insurer reporting guidelines.