AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Multiple Glasgow Coma Scale Scores Pre and Post Admission
The Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is used to help evaluate the acuity of traumatic brain injuries. Therefore, would it be appropriate to report the most severe GCS score if the patient’s score worsens after admission, but within the first 24 hours?
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