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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

I69.391
R13.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dysphagia due to cerebrovascular accident (cva) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Swallowing difficulty post-stroke
Post-stroke dysphagia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Use ICD-10 code I69.391 for dysphagia following cerebral infarction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Billable Code
I69.391
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of dysphagia symptoms post-CVA
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation linking dysphagia to CVA

Applicable To

  • • Oropharyngeal dysphagia due to past stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links dysphagia to the past CVA.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia

Billable Code
R13.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty swallowing due to pharyngeal phase issues

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the type of dysphagia is documented clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.12

Oropharyngeal dysphagia

Use to specify the type of dysphagia when linked to I69.391.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia due to CVA?

The ICD-10 code for dysphagia due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is I69.391, which indicates dysphagia following cerebral infarction.

How do you document dysphagia related to a stroke?

Document dysphagia as a residual effect of a stroke using explicit language linking it to the CVA, such as 'secondary to CVA'.

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