diagnosis for icd 10 code r 20.8

by Thomas Anderson MD 4 min read

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What is the ICD 10 code for tingling in the skin?

| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016. R20.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other disturbances of skin sensation. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

What is the new ICD-10-CM R20?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R20 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R20 - other international versions of ICD-10 R20 may differ. A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes.

What is the ICD 10 code for uremia?

R20.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R20.8 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R20.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 R20.8 may differ.

What is a type 1 excludes note in ICD 10 R20?

This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R20 - other international versions of ICD-10 R20 may differ. A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here".

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The ICD code R20 is used to code Somatosensory disorder

A somatosensory disorder is an impairment of the somatosensory system.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R20.8 - Other disturbances of skin sensation'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R20.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R20.8 and a single ICD9 code, 782.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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