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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Throat Clearing

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Throat Clearing

R49.8
J37.0
F95.0

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

Also Known as:
Habitual Throat Clearing
Chronic Throat Clearing
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Throat Clearing

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Throat Clearing

Use ICD-10 code R49.8 for other voice disturbances, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other voice disturbances

Billable Code
R49.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Habitual throat clearing without structural cause
coding:
  • No structural laryngeal findings

Applicable To

  • • Habitual throat clearing

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation of symptoms and any tests performed.

Chronic laryngitis

Billable Code
J37.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic throat clearing due to laryngitis

Important Notes

  • • Document laryngoscopic findings clearly.

Transient tic disorder

Billable Code
F95.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Throat clearing as a tic

Important Notes

  • • Ensure behavioral documentation supports tic diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K21.9

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Use if GERD is confirmed as the cause of throat clearing.

J30.9

Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

Use if postnasal drip from allergies is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent throat clearing?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent throat clearing, when no specific cause is identified, is R49.8. If related to chronic laryngitis, use J37.0, or F95.0 for tic disorders.

How do you document recurrent throat clearing?

Document the frequency, associated symptoms, and any diagnostic findings such as laryngoscopy results to ensure accurate coding.

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