R40.234Header code — not billable

Coma scale, best motor response, flexion withdrawal

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R40
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R40

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R40.234?

R40.234 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Coma scale, best motor response, flexion withdrawal.

Is R40.234 a billable code?

No. R40.234 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R40.234 in?

R40.234 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R40.234 become effective?

R40.234 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R40.234?

R40.234 belongs to category R40, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.