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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Numbness in Extremities

ICD-10 Coding for Numbness in Extremities

R20.0
G56.01

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

Also Known as:
Paresthesia
Anesthesia
Tingling Sensation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Numbness in Extremities

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Numbness in Extremities

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

  • • Numbness without a confirmed diagnosis of neuropathy or other specific condition.

Applicable To

  • • Numbness of skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies numbness location and any associated symptoms.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when carpal tunnel syndrome is confirmed by diagnostic tests.

Applicable To

  • • Right carpal tunnel syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.2

Paresthesia of skin

Use alongside primary codes to document tingling sensations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for numbness in extremities?

The ICD-10 code for numbness in extremities is R20.0, used when numbness is present without a specific underlying diagnosis.

How do you code carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is coded as G56.01 for the right upper limb and G56.02 for the left, requiring EMG confirmation.

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