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

ICD-10 Coding for Numbness in Hands

R20.2
G56.01
G56.02

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

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

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

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

  • • No specific nerve disorder diagnosed.

Applicable To

  • • Numbness of skin
  • • Tingling sensation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific nerve disorder is diagnosed before using this code.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Tinel's or Phalen's test.
  • • EMG/NCS confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Right hand numbness due to median nerve compression

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and confirmatory tests.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

Billable Code
G56.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Tinel's or Phalen's test.
  • • EMG/NCS confirmation.

Applicable To

  • • Left hand numbness due to median nerve compression

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and confirmatory tests.

Polyneuropathy, unspecified

Billable Code
G62.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral symptoms with no specific cause identified.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Identify and code any underlying conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for numbness in hands without a specific diagnosis is R20.2, while carpal tunnel syndrome is coded as G56.01 for the right hand and G56.02 for the left hand.

How do you code bilateral hand numbness?

For bilateral hand numbness, use R20.2 if no specific diagnosis is confirmed. If carpal tunnel syndrome is confirmed, use G56.03.

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