ICD-10-CM Code R20.1
Hypoesthesia of skin
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R20.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hypoesthesia of skin. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R201 is used to code Hypoesthesia
Hypoesthesia (or hypesthesia) refers to a reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli. In everyday speech this is sometimes referred to as "numbness".
| MeSH Code: | D006987 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 782.0 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with MCC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with CC.
- DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- On examination - pain sensation reduced (finding)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R20.1 - Hypoesthesia of skin'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R20.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R20.1 and a single ICD9 code, 782.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R20 - Disturbances of skin sensation