Question 1

Is R20 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R20 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R20 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R20 represents Disturbances of skin sensation. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R20?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R20 is section:R20-R23 (Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue (R20-R23)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from R20?

Accepted Answer

Code R20 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6); psychogenic disturbances (F45.8). These conditions cannot be coded together with R20 as they represent different diagnoses.

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