R23

Non-billable

Other skin changes

R23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other skin changes. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R23.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it: Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Helps control your body temperature…

Read more about Skin Conditions at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R23?
R23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other skin changes". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R23 a billable code?
No — R23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R23.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R23?
R23 has 7 more specific child codes, including R23.0, R23.1, R23.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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