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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Facial Paresthesia

ICD-10 Coding for Facial Paresthesia

R20.2
G51.0

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

Also Known as:
Facial Numbness
Facial Tingling
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Facial Paresthesia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Facial Paresthesia

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

  • • Idiopathic presentation with no identifiable cause.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic facial paresthesia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nerve distribution and temporal pattern.

Bell's Palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • House-Brackmann score ≥II
  • • CSF protein <60 mg/dL
  • • Absent vesicular rash

Applicable To

  • • Facial paralysis with paresthesia

Important Notes

  • • Document the House-Brackmann score for severity.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G44.1

Vascular headache

Use if paresthesia is associated with vascular headaches.

R20.2

Paresthesia of skin

Use if paresthesia persists beyond acute phase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for facial paresthesia?

The ICD-10 code for facial paresthesia is R20.2, used when the condition is idiopathic or no underlying cause is identified.

How is Bell's Palsy with facial paresthesia coded?

Bell's Palsy with facial paresthesia is coded as G51.0, with R20.2 added if paresthesia persists beyond the acute phase.

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