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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypersalivation

ICD-10 Coding for Hypersalivation

K11.7
R68.2

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

Also Known as:
Excessive drooling
Sialorrhea
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypersalivation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypersalivation

Use ICD-10 code K11.7 for disturbances of salivary secretion, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disturbances of salivary secretion

Billable Code
K11.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sialometry confirms hypersalivation.
documentation:
  • • Documented etiology of hypersalivation.

Applicable To

  • • Hypersalivation
  • • Sialorrhea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure underlying cause is documented and coded first if known.

Dry mouth, unspecified

Billable Code
R68.2
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying cause is documented before using.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G20

Parkinson's disease

Use as primary code when hypersalivation is due to Parkinson's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypersalivation?

The ICD-10 code for hypersalivation is K11.7, used when the cause is known. If unspecified, use R68.2.

How do you code drug-induced hypersalivation?

For drug-induced hypersalivation, code the drug's adverse effect first, followed by K11.7 for hypersalivation.

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