ICD-10-CM R20: Disturbances of skin sensation

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R20

Disturbances of skin sensation

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R20

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6)
  • psychogenic disturbances (F45.8)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

acroparesthesia (I73.8)

Inclusion Terms
  • Formication
  • Pins and needles
  • Tingling skin

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R20):

R20.0 - Anesthesia of skin R20.1 - Hypoesthesia of skin R20.2 - Paresthesia of skin R20.3 - Hyperesthesia R20.8 - Other disturbances of skin sensation R20.9 - Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

About ICD-10-CM Code R20 (Disturbances of skin sensation)

ICD-10-CM code R20 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R20 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R20 - Disturbances of skin sensation. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Disturbances of skin sensation.