ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Paresthesia
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Paresthesia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Paresthesia
The ICD-10-CM code for Paresthesia is R20.2 (Paresthesia of skin). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R20.2.
Within R20 (disturbances of skin sensation), R20.2 is specifically for Paresthesia of skin. Related codes cover anesthesia of skin (R20.0), hypoesthesia of skin (R20.1), Hyperesthesia (R20.3), other disturbances of skin sensation (R20.8) and unspecified disturbances of skin sensation (R20.9).
Don't report R20.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: acroparesthesia (I73.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific Paresthesia codes (official index)
- Bernhardt G57.1 — Meralgia paresthetica
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R20.2)
- acroparesthesia (I73.8)
Common questions about Paresthesia ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Paresthesia?
- R20.2 — Paresthesia of skin. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: G57.1.
What is the ICD-10 code for bernhardt paresthesia?
- G57.1 — Meralgia paresthetica (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is R20.2 billable?
- Yes. R20.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R20.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R20.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R20.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. R20.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.