ICD-10 R20.2
Billable / SpecificParesthesia of skin
About ICD-10-CM R20.2
ICD-10-CM code R20.2 represents Paresthesia of skin. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R20). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R20.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R20.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Formication
- Pins and needles
- Tingling skin
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R20.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- acroparesthesia (I73.8)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R20.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R20.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R20.2.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R20.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 70553 MRI brain with and without contrast — migraine, headache, encephalopathy, brain cancer, epilepsy, brain neoplasm, cognitive decline, MS, hydrocephalus, aphasia, numbness Radiology
Convert R20.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R20.2 | 7820 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R20.2
Other codes in section R20-R23 (Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 R20.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R20.2 billable? +
Yes, R20.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R20.2? +
ICD-10 R20.2 includes: Formication; Pins and needles; Tingling skin.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R20.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R20.2): acroparesthesia (I73.8)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R20.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with R20.2 include: 70553.
What ICD-9 codes does R20.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R20.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7820. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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