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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysphonia

ICD-10 Coding for Dysphonia

R49.0
J38.2

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

Also Known as:
Hoarseness
Voice Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysphonia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysphonia

Use ICD-10 code R49.0 for dysphonia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphonia

Billable Code
R49.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No structural abnormalities on laryngoscopy
coding:
  • • Dysphonia without a more specific underlying cause
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of voice changes and duration

Applicable To

  • • Hoarseness
  • • Voice changes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of dysphonia and any related findings.

Nodules of vocal cords

Billable Code
J38.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Laryngoscopy confirming presence of nodules

Applicable To

  • • Vocal cord nodules

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes nodule characteristics and impact on voice.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

92507

Voice therapy

Use when skilled intervention for vocal hygiene is provided.

92616

Laryngeal sensory testing

Use when laryngopharyngeal reflux is suspected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphonia?

The ICD-10 code for dysphonia is R49.0, used when no specific underlying cause is identified.

How is dysphonia documented?

Document dysphonia by detailing voice changes, onset, duration, and any laryngoscopy findings.

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