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DiagnosesTingling

Tingling

ICD-10 Coding for Tingling(R20.2, G56.01, E11.42)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYNeurology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Tingling?
Essential facts and insights about Tingling

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Numbness or tingling sensation in extremities
  • Electromyography (EMG) showing nerve conduction abnormalities
  • Reduced sensation or reflexes during physical examination

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset, duration, and associated symptoms
  • Specific terminology such as 'paresthesia' or 'neuropathy'
  • Examples of documentation: 'Patient reports tingling in fingers for 2 weeks.'

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding paresthesia versus neuropathy.
  • Common errors include using unspecified codes when specific codes are available.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Conditions like stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  • Alternative codes for specific neuropathies

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
R20.2
Paresthesia of skin
G57.9
Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Ancillary Codes
M54.2
Differential Codes
G56.01
E11.42
R20.2

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Neurology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or vitamin deficiencies
  • Neurology clinics, outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed patient history and symptom description.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the specific type of tingling.