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R20.1

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Hypoesthesia of skin

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Reduced or decreased sensation in the skin where the patient can feel touch but it is less intense than normal, or numbness in a specific area.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific location and extent of hypoesthesia to support clinical assessment
  • •Consider underlying causes such as neuropathy or nerve damage, and code those separately if documented

Code Hierarchy

└R20Disturbances of skin sensation└R20.1Hypoesthesia of skin
└R20.1Hypoesthesia of skin

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