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

ICD-10 Coding for Tingling and Numbness

R20.2
G56.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for tingling and numbness 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 Tingling and Numbness

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

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_criteria:
  • • Presence of tingling without confirmed etiology

Applicable To

  • • Tingling
  • • Pins and needles

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and specific symptoms are documented.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

Billable Code
G56.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • EMG showing median nerve latency >4.0ms at wrist

Applicable To

  • • Median nerve compression

Important Notes

  • • Document specific tests confirming diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.84

Long term (current) use of insulin

Use to indicate risk factors such as diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code carpal tunnel syndrome with tingling?

For carpal tunnel syndrome with tingling, use G56.01 for confirmed cases, with R20.2 as a secondary code if needed.

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