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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
R20-R23
Child Codes
7
Coding Notes
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 (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R23?
ICD-10-CM code R23 represents "Other skin changes". It 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.
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