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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Paresthesia

ICD-10 Coding for Paresthesia

R20.2

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Paresthesia

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

clinical:
  • • Tingling or numbness without visible skin changes
coding:
  • • No underlying condition identified

Applicable To

  • • Tingling sensation
  • • Pins and needles

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes symptom details such as location and duration.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.020

Contact with and exposure to metals

Use when paresthesia is due to metal exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for paresthesia?

The ICD-10 code for paresthesia of the skin is R20.2, used when tingling or numbness is the primary symptom without an identified underlying cause.

When should R20.2 not be used?

R20.2 should not be used when paresthesia is due to a specific condition like carpal tunnel syndrome (G56.0) or diabetic neuropathy (E11.42).

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