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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Swallowing Difficulty

ICD-10 Coding for Swallowing Difficulty

R13.11
R13.12

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Swallowing Difficulty

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

  • • Presence of anterior spillage or difficulty in bolus formation

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty initiating swallow
  • • Anterior spillage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the phase of dysphagia.

Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

Billable Code
R13.12
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Delayed swallow initiation
  • • Residue in valleculae

Important Notes

  • • Document specific phase and findings from imaging studies.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I69.391

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Use when dysphagia is a result of a stroke.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for swallowing difficulty?

The ICD-10 code for swallowing difficulty is R13.1-, with specific codes like R13.11 for oral phase and R13.12 for oropharyngeal phase.

How do you code dysphagia following a stroke?

Use I69.391 for dysphagia following a cerebral infarction, and add R13.1- if phase-specific details are documented.

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