ICD Code R20.8
ICD code R20.8 is used to identify other disturbances of skin sensation, helping healthcare providers classify and track these conditions.
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What is ICD diagnosis code R20.8
ICD code R20.8 is used to identify other disturbances of skin sensation, such as abnormal feelings in the skin that do not fit into more specific categories, including sensations like tingling, burning, or numbness.
When to use ICD code R20.8
1. Presence of abnormal skin sensations not classified under more specific categories
2. Symptoms such as tingling, crawling, or prickling sensations
3. Sensations that are not exclusively pain, numbness, or itching
4. Disturbances that may include burning, formication, or other unusual skin feelings
5. Symptoms not attributable to a defined neurological or dermatological disorder
6. Clinical evaluation ruling out more specific sensory disturbances
Billable CPT codes for ICD code R20.8
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R20.8 include:
- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)
- 95921–95923 (Autonomic function tests)
- 95907–95913 (Nerve conduction studies)
- 95860–95870 (Electromyography)
- 20552–20553 (Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s))
- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)
- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)
- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)
- 97014 (Electrical stimulation therapy)
CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services provided for ICD code R20.8.
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