R23

Non-billable

Other 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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