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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hoarse Voice

ICD-10 Coding for Hoarse Voice

R49.0
J38.02
G24.4

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hoarse Voice

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

  • • Hoarseness without identified cause lasting less than 4 weeks.

Applicable To

  • • Hoarse voice
  • • Voice disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies duration and any associated symptoms.

Nodules of vocal cords

Billable Code
J38.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Laryngoscopy confirms presence of vocal fold polyp.

Applicable To

  • • Vocal fold polyp

Important Notes

  • • Document findings from laryngoscopy clearly.

Spasmodic dysphonia

Billable Code
G24.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diagnosis confirmed by neurologist or ENT specialist.

Applicable To

  • • Laryngeal dystonia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diagnosis is confirmed by appropriate specialist.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.891

Personal history of nicotine dependence

Use when patient has a history of smoking, which may contribute to hoarseness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hoarse voice?

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

When should laryngoscopy be documented for hoarseness?

Laryngoscopy should be documented for hoarseness lasting more than 4 weeks to identify potential underlying causes.

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