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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia Unspecified (R13.10)

ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia Unspecified (R13.10)

R13.10

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dysphagia unspecified (r13.10) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Difficulty Swallowing Unspecified
Swallowing Disorder Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia Unspecified (R13.10)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia Unspecified (R13.10)

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_criteria:
  • • Absence of specific phase or etiology in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty swallowing without specified phase

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'unspecified phase' to justify using R13.10.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.391

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Use when dysphagia is a sequela of a stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for dysphagia unspecified is R13.10. It is used when the phase of dysphagia is not specified and no underlying cause is documented.

When should R13.10 be used?

R13.10 should be used when the phase of dysphagia is not specified and no underlying cause is documented in the patient's medical records.

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