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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Swallowing

ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Swallowing

R13.10
R13.11
R13.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for difficulty swallowing includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Swallowing

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Difficulty Swallowing

Use ICD-10 code R13.10 for dysphagia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia, unspecified

Billable Code
R13.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use only when no specific phase is documented

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary; specificity is key.

Dysphagia, oral phase

Billable Code
R13.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • When oral phase deficits are documented

Applicable To

  • • Impaired bolus formation
  • • Anterior leakage

Important Notes

  • • Document specific oral phase deficits clearly.

Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

Billable Code
R13.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • When oropharyngeal phase deficits are documented

Applicable To

  • • Delayed pharyngeal swallow
  • • Laryngeal penetration

Important Notes

  • • Document specific oropharyngeal phase deficits clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for difficulty swallowing?

The ICD-10 code for difficulty swallowing is R13.10 for unspecified dysphagia, but more specific codes like R13.11 or R13.12 should be used when the phase is identified.

How do you code dysphagia due to a stroke?

For dysphagia due to a stroke, use the I69.3 code for the cerebrovascular event first, followed by the specific dysphagia code like R13.12.

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