R20.2 — Paresthesia of skin

R20.2

ICD-10 Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs & Abnormal Findings — illustrative image — Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Paraesthesia is abnormal skin sensation such as pins and needles, tingling or burning without an obvious stimulus.

Also called: paresthesia, paraesthesia, pins and needles, tingling.

When this code is used

Used for paraesthesia of skin.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code R20.2 belongs to Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, which covers codes R00–R99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Numbness

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code R20.2?

R20.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Paresthesia of skin”. Paraesthesia is abnormal skin sensation such as pins and needles, tingling or burning without an obvious stimulus.

When is code R20.2 used?

Used for paraesthesia of skin. It belongs to Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM (Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.