R20: Disturbances of skin sensation
Codes under R20 (Disturbances of skin sensation). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R20.0 | Anesthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.0 | Anesthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.1 | Hypoesthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.1 | Hypoesthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.2 | Paresthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.2 | Paresthesia of skin | ✓ |
| R20.3 | Hyperesthesia | ✓ |
| R20.3 | Hyperesthesia | ✓ |
| R20.8 | Other disturbances of skin sensation | ✓ |
| R20.8 | Other disturbances of skin sensation | ✓ |
| R20.9 | Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation | ✓ |
| R20.9 | Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R20?
R20 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Disturbances of skin sensation. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is R20 a billable code?
No — R20 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R20.0 — Anesthesia of skin). 12 of the 12 codes under R20 are billable.
What codes fall under R20?
R20 includes R20.0, R20.0, R20.1, R20.1, R20.2, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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