Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for unresponsiveness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unresponsiveness
Use ICD-10 code R40.20 for unspecified coma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Metabolic encephalopathy
Use when unresponsiveness is due to metabolic causes.
Delirium due to known physiological condition
Use when unresponsiveness is part of a delirium episode.
The ICD-10 code for unresponsiveness depends on the duration and cause. R40.20 is used for unspecified coma, while R40.4 is for transient alteration of awareness.
Unresponsiveness should be documented with the duration, GCS score, response to stimuli, and any underlying causes or interventions.