R23.1 – Pallor
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM code
R23.1
- Code
R23.1(claims format:R231)- Description
- Pallor
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R20-R23 Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Parent codes
- R23
Notes for R23.1
Applicable to:
- Clammy skin
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block R20-R23
Index terms for R23.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R23
- R23.0 – CyanosisBillable
- R23.2 – FlushingBillable
- R23.3 – Spontaneous ecchymosesBillable
- R23.4 – Changes in skin textureBillable
- R23.8 – Other skin changesBillable
- R23.9 – Unspecified skin changesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R23.1?
R23.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for pallor, in the block R20-R23 (Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is R23.1 a billable code?
Yes. R23.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R23.1 belong to?
It belongs to category R23 – Other skin changes.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.