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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Numbness

ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Numbness

R20.0
R20.2
G51.0

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

Also Known as:
Left Hemisensory Loss
Left-Sided Paresthesia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Numbness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left-Sided Numbness

Use ICD-10 code R20.0 for anesthesia of skin, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anesthesia of skin

Billable Code
R20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Complete loss of sensation on the left side

Applicable To

  • • Complete loss of sensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location and extent of numbness.

Paresthesia of skin

Billable Code
R20.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Tingling or 'pins and needles' sensation with normal strength

Applicable To

  • • Tingling sensations

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific areas affected by paresthesia.

Bell's Palsy

Billable Code
G51.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unilateral facial droop with loss of taste and hyperacusis

Applicable To

  • • Unilateral facial droop

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of facial droop and associated symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G44.1

Migraine

Use if numbness is associated with migraine symptoms.

M54.16

Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Use if paresthesia is due to nerve root compression.

B00.5

Herpes zoster with other nervous system complications

Use if Bell's Palsy is associated with herpes zoster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left-sided numbness?

The ICD-10 code for left-sided numbness is R20.0 for anesthesia of skin and R20.2 for paresthesia, depending on the specific symptoms.

How do you document left-sided numbness?

Document left-sided numbness by specifying the exact location, type of sensation loss, and any associated symptoms to ensure accurate coding.

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