R20.2
BillableParesthesia of skin
R20.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Paresthesia of skin. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Formication
- •Pins and needles
- •Tingling skin
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •acroparesthesia (I73.8)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Lidocaine and PrilocaineAmide Local Anesthetic [EPC]›
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Hydrocortisone Acetate›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R20.2?
- R20.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Paresthesia of skin". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R20.2 a billable code?
- Yes — R20.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R20.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): acroparesthesia (I73.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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