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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Numbness and Tingling

ICD-10 Coding for Numbness and Tingling

R20.2
G56.01
G63.2

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

Also Known as:
Paresthesia
Anesthesia
Pins and Needles
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Numbness and Tingling

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Numbness and Tingling

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

  • • Symptoms of tingling without a confirmed cause

Applicable To

  • • Tingling
  • • Pins and needles sensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and duration of symptoms.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • EMG showing delayed median sensory latency

Applicable To

  • • Median nerve compression at wrist

Important Notes

  • • Document specific tests confirming diagnosis.

Diabetic polyneuropathy

Non-Billable
G63.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HbA1c >6.5%
  • • Nerve conduction studies showing reduced velocity

Applicable To

  • • Diabetes-related nerve damage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes is documented and coded.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.2

Paresthesia of skin

Use if symptoms persist despite a confirmed diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for numbness and tingling?

The ICD-10 code for numbness and tingling is R20.2, used when symptoms are present without a specific diagnosis.

How do you code carpal tunnel syndrome in ICD-10?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is coded as G56.01 for the right upper limb and G56.02 for the left upper limb in ICD-10.

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