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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Feeling in the Throat

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Feeling in the Throat

R09.A2
R07.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal feeling in the throat includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Globus Sensation
Foreign Body Sensation in Throat
Throat Discomfort
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Feeling in the Throat

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Feeling in the Throat

Use ICD-10 code R09.A2 for foreign body sensation in throat, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Foreign body sensation in throat

Billable Code
R09.A2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Persistent sensation not relieved by swallowing
documentation:
  • • Nasendoscopy results must be documented

Applicable To

  • • Globus sensation without organic cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation of negative findings to support the absence of organic causes.

Pain in throat

Billable Code
R07.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Throat pain without infection

Important Notes

  • • Document pain characteristics thoroughly to differentiate from other conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F45.8

Other somatoform disorders

Use when globus sensation is linked to psychiatric conditions like anxiety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a foreign body sensation in the throat?

The ICD-10 code for a foreign body sensation in the throat is R09.A2, used when there is a persistent sensation of a lump without an identifiable organic cause.

How do you document globus sensation?

Document globus sensation by noting the symptom duration, associated factors, and negative findings from nasendoscopy to rule out organic causes.

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