Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Report Soft Tissue Hypersensitivity as Disturbed Sensation

Question: What is the diagnosis code for soft tissue hypersensitivity?

New Jersey Subscriber

Answer: You report code 782.0 (Disturbance of skin sensation) for soft tissue sensitivity. This specially applies to the situation where the hypersensitivity was pain.

 

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