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R13.10

Billable

Dysphagia, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Difficulty swallowing without specification of which stage of the swallowing process is affected.

Coding Tips

  • •Attempt to identify and document the specific phase of dysphagia (oral, pharyngeal, etc.) for more precise coding
  • •If the phase cannot be determined, this unspecified code is appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└R13Aphagia and dysphagia└R13.1Dysphagia└R13.10Dysphagia, unspecified
└R13.10Dysphagia, unspecified

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