R23
Non-billableOther skin changes
Other skin changes
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •symptoms relating to breastN64.4-N64.5
Child Codes (7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other skin changes?
The ICD-10-CM code for other skin changes is R23. The full clinical description is "Other skin changes". R23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R23 represents “Other skin changes”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R23 a billable code?
No, R23 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under R23.
What chapter is R23 in?
R23 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R23?
R23 has 7 child codes, including: R23.0 (Cyanosis), R23.1 (Pallor), R23.2 (Flushing), R23.3 (Spontaneous ecchymoses), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R23?
R23 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478124. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R23 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other skin changes affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R23?
R23 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME64.1 (Cyanosis).
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