Find information on paresthesia of skin diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, symptoms, causes, and treatment. This resource provides healthcare professionals with accurate and relevant information for proper diagnosis and coding of skin paresthesia, numbness, tingling, burning, and abnormal skin sensations. Learn about differential diagnosis and best practices for documenting paresthesia in medical records.
Also known as
Symptoms involving skin sensations
Includes various skin symptoms like paresthesia, numbness, and hyperesthesia.
Nerve disorders
Covers nerve disorders like carpal tunnel and other entrapment neuropathies that cause paresthesia.
Paresthesia
Specifically for paresthesia, can be used in cases where a more specific diagnosis is unavailable.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the paresthesia associated with a diagnosed underlying condition?
Yes
Is it due to diabetes?
No
Is it due to medication use?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Numbness, tingling, or prickling skin |
Peripheral neuropathy |
Radiculopathy |
Patient presents with complaints of paresthesia, characterized by abnormal skin sensations such as tingling, numbness, burning, or prickling. Onset of symptoms was (onset date or duration). Location of paresthesia is (body location, e.g., bilateral hands, left foot, perioral area). Patient denies any associated weakness, motor deficits, or loss of coordination. Review of systems reveals (positive or negative findings related to potential underlying causes, e.g., recent illness, medication changes, history of diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, carpal tunnel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy). Physical examination reveals (objective findings, e.g., intact reflexes, normal muscle strength, decreased sensation to light touch in affected area, no evidence of rash or skin lesions). Assessment: Paresthesia of skin, likely secondary to (differential diagnosis, e.g., peripheral neuropathy, nerve compression, metabolic disorder, medication side effect). Plan: Ordered (diagnostic tests, e.g., complete blood count, metabolic panel, vitamin B12 levels, nerve conduction studies, electromyography) to further evaluate the etiology of paresthesia. Patient education provided regarding potential causes of paresthesia, symptom management strategies, and the importance of follow-up care. Return visit scheduled in (timeframe) to review test results and discuss treatment options. ICD-10 code: (appropriate code based on etiology, e.g., R20.2 for numbness and tingling, G50.1 for carpal tunnel syndrome, G63.2 for peripheral neuropathy). Medical billing codes will be assigned based on the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed.