ICD-10-CM R40.241 is the diagnosis code for Glasgow coma scale score 13-15. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where R40.241 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R40.241 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R40.241 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Glasgow coma scale score 13-15". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R40.241 is R40.24 ("Glasgow coma scale, total score"). R40.241 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R40.241 is located in Section R40-R46 — "Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use R40.241 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Glasgow coma scale score 13-15" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Glasgow coma scale score 13-15 is R40.241.
Yes, R40.241 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R40.241 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R40.241 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.