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R20.2

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Paresthesia of skin

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal sensations in the skin such as tingling, prickling, burning, or 'pins and needles' feeling without an obvious cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the location and type of paresthesia (tingling, burning, etc.) when documented
  • •If paresthesia is related to a specific condition like carpal tunnel or diabetic neuropathy, code the underlying condition as well

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Hierarchy

└R20Disturbances of skin sensation└R20.2Paresthesia of skin
└R20.2Paresthesia of skin

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