R23.8 – Other skin changes

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R23.8

Code: R23.8 (claims format: R238)
Description: Other skin changes
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 inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block R20-R23

Excludes2 (not included here):

symptoms relating to breast (N64.4-N64.5)

Index terms for R23.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R23

R23.0 – CyanosisBillable
R23.1 – PallorBillable
R23.2 – FlushingBillable
R23.3 – Spontaneous ecchymosesBillable
R23.4 – Changes in skin textureBillable
R23.9 – Unspecified skin changesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R23.8?

R23.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other skin changes, in the block R20-R23 (Symptoms and signs involving the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is R23.8 a billable code?

Yes. R23.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R23.8 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.