ICD-10-CM R23: Other skin changes

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R23

Other skin changes

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R23

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • acrocyanosis (I73.8)
  • cyanotic attacks of newborn (P28.2)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • ecchymoses of newborn (P54.5)
  • purpura (D69.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

epidermal thickening NOS (L85.9)

Code First

, if applicable, menopausal and female climacteric states (N95.1)

Inclusion Terms

Clammy skin

Inclusion Terms

Excessive blushing

Inclusion Terms

Petechiae

Inclusion Terms
  • Desquamation of skin
  • Induration of skin
  • Scaling of skin

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R23):

R23.0 - Cyanosis R23.1 - Pallor R23.2 - Flushing R23.3 - Spontaneous ecchymoses R23.4 - Changes in skin texture R23.8 - Other skin changes R23.9 - Unspecified skin changes

About ICD-10-CM Code R23 (Other skin changes)

ICD-10-CM code R23 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 R23 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R23 - Other skin changes. 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 Other skin changes.