R20
Non-billableDisturbances of skin sensation
Disturbances of skin sensation
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
R20-R23
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)
- symptoms relating to breast (N64.4-N64.5)
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R20?
ICD-10-CM code R20 represents "Disturbances of skin sensation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R20 a billable code?
No, R20 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under R20.
What chapter is R20 in?
R20 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R20?
R20 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6); psychogenic disturbances (F45.8).
What are the subcategories under R20?
R20 has 6 child codes, including: R20.0 (Anesthesia of skin), R20.1 (Hypoesthesia of skin), R20.2 (Paresthesia of skin), R20.3 (Hyperesthesia), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R20?
R20 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0012766. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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