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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Oral Dysphagia

ICD-10 Coding for Oral Dysphagia

R13.11

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

Also Known as:
Swallowing Difficulty - Oral Phase
Oral Phase Dysphagia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Oral Dysphagia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Oral Dysphagia

Use ICD-10 code R13.11 for dysphagia, oral phase, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia, oral phase

Billable Code
R13.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of oral phase swallowing difficulty confirmed by VFSS or FEES.
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of oral phase impairment, such as bolus formation issues.

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty initiating swallow
  • • Lingual pumping observed

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the oral phase to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.191

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Use when oral dysphagia is a sequela of a stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for oral dysphagia?

The ICD-10 code for oral dysphagia is R13.11, which specifically covers difficulties in the oral phase of swallowing.

How is oral dysphagia documented?

Oral dysphagia should be documented with specific details about the oral phase, including symptoms like difficulty forming a bolus and quantifiable measures from swallow studies.

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