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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pharyngeal Dysphagia

ICD-10 Coding for Pharyngeal Dysphagia

R13.13

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

Also Known as:
Swallowing Disorder
Dysphagia, Pharyngeal Phase
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pharyngeal Dysphagia

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

Use ICD-10 code R13.13 for dysphagia, pharyngeal phase, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase

Billable Code
R13.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Pharyngeal residue >10% on VFSS
documentation:
  • • Detailed report of pharyngeal phase findings

Applicable To

  • • Impaired pharyngeal constriction
  • • Delayed laryngeal vestibule closure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific pharyngeal findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.3

Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Use as primary code for post-stroke dysphagia cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pharyngeal dysphagia?

The ICD-10 code for pharyngeal dysphagia is R13.13, used when pharyngeal phase impairment is confirmed by instrumental evaluation.

How is pharyngeal dysphagia documented?

Pharyngeal dysphagia documentation should include instrumental evaluation results, such as VFSS or FEES, detailing specific pharyngeal phase abnormalities.

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