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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia

ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia

R13.10
R13.11
R13.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia

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

documentation:
  • Lack of specific phase documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty swallowing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.

Dysphagia, oral phase

Billable Code
R13.11
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty in the oral phase of swallowing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies oral phase involvement.

Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

Billable Code
R13.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty in the oropharyngeal phase of swallowing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies oropharyngeal phase involvement.

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Billable Code
I69.391
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Swallowing difficulty post-stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure stroke history is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified dysphagia is R13.10. For phase-specific dysphagia, use R13.11 for oral phase and R13.12 for oropharyngeal phase.

How do you code dysphagia after a stroke?

Use I69.391 for dysphagia following a cerebral infarction, paired with R13.1x to specify the phase.

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