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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Burning Sensation

ICD-10 Coding for Burning Sensation

R20.2
G89.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for burning sensation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Burning Dysesthesia
Burning Pain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Burning Sensation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Burning Sensation

Use ICD-10 code R20.2 for paresthesia of skin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Paresthesia of skin

Billable Code
R20.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports burning sensation with no neuropathy findings.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of sensation and location is provided.

Applicable To

  • • Burning sensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'burning' and not just 'pain' or 'discomfort'.

Chronic pain due to trauma

Billable Code
G89.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of trauma
  • • Chronicity of pain

Applicable To

  • • Chronic pain with burning sensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure trauma history is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G56.0

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Use when burning sensation is due to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for burning sensation?

The ICD-10 code for burning sensation is R20.2, which covers paresthesia of the skin.

How to document burning sensation for ICD-10 coding?

Document using specific terms like 'burning' and include details such as location, duration, and impact on daily activities.

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