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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Numbness of Feet

ICD-10 Coding for Numbness of Feet

R20.0
E11.42

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

Also Known as:
Foot Numbness
Paresthesia of Feet
Anesthesia of Feet
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Numbness of Feet

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Numbness of Feet

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 known cause or underlying condition

Applicable To

  • • Numbness of skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying condition is documented before using R20.0.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

Billable Code
E11.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented diagnosis of diabetes
  • • Neurological examination confirming neuropathy

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes and neuropathy are both documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I70.23

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain

Use when peripheral artery disease is confirmed as the cause of numbness.

R20.2

Paresthesia of skin

Use for tingling sensations accompanying numbness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for numbness of feet?

The ICD-10 code for numbness of feet is R20.0, used when no underlying condition is documented.

How is diabetic neuropathy coded in ICD-10?

Diabetic neuropathy is coded as E11.42 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of diabetes and neuropathy symptoms.

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