R20 ICD-10-CM Code: Disturbances of skin sensation
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R20Disturbances of skin sensation
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R20 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue (R20-R23)
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Category R20
Disturbances of skin sensation
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Code R20
Disturbances of skin sensation
More specific choices
Codes under R20
R20 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R20.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R20.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R20.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6)
- psychogenic disturbances (F45.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R20.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R20 mean?
R20 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disturbances of skin sensation.”
Is R20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R20 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R20 located in ICD-10-CM?
R20 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue (R20-R23) (R20–R23), under category R20, Disturbances of skin sensation.
What coding notes are listed for R20?
No inclusion terms are listed for R20 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6); psychogenic disturbances (F45.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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