R20

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Disturbances of skin sensation

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

  • dissociative anesthesia and sensory loss (F44.6)
  • psychogenic disturbances (F45.8)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code R20 represents disturbances of skin sensation. This code falls under the Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R20?

ICD-10-CM code R20 is "Disturbances of skin sensation". It belongs to the category: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).

Is R20 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, R20 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with R20?

R20 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeR20
BillableNo — Header code
CategorySymptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes6

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)