Reader Question: Report Soft Tissue Hypersensitivity as Disturbed Sensation
Neurology & Pain Management Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Report Soft Tissue Hypersensitivity as Disturbed Sensation
Published on Thu Feb 09, 2012
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.