Coma scale, best motor, obeys commands, in the field

This code indicates a patient's best motor response on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) as "obeys commands," specifically documented during an assessment performed by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in the pre-hospital setting. It signifies a relatively high level of neurological function, where the patient can follow verbal instructions for movement.

Use this code when EMS documentation clearly states the patient's GCS motor component was "obeys commands" or a GCS score of 6 for motor response, and the assessment occurred prior to hospital arrival. This is typically found in pre-hospital care reports or ambulance run sheets.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "in the field" or clearly indicates an EMS assessment.
• Do not use this code for GCS assessments performed in the emergency department or inpatient setting.
• Always code all four GCS components (eye, verbal, motor, and total) if documented, using the appropriate codes for each.