Coma scale, best motor response, obeys commands, admit

This code indicates a patient's best motor response on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was "obeys commands" at the time of hospital admission. It signifies a patient who is able to follow simple instructions, demonstrating a relatively high level of neurological function despite being in a comatose or altered mental state. This specific GCS component provides crucial information regarding the patient's initial neurological status.

Use this code when documentation clearly states the patient's best motor response on the GCS was "obeys commands" upon arrival at the hospital. This is typically found in emergency department notes, admission assessments, or neurological evaluations. It applies to patients presenting with any condition that necessitates GCS assessment, such as head trauma, stroke, overdose, or metabolic encephalopathy.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "at hospital admission" for this particular code.
• Do not confuse this with other GCS motor responses (e.g., localizes pain, withdraws from pain).
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to provide additional clinical detail about the patient's primary condition.