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R13.19

Billable

Other dysphagia

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

What This Code Means

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids that is not classified elsewhere, which may be caused by various conditions affecting the throat or esophagus.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when dysphagia is documented but the specific type (oropharyngeal, esophageal, etc.) is not specified
  • •Always investigate the underlying cause and code it separately if documented, as R13.19 is a symptom code

Code Hierarchy

└R13Aphagia and dysphagia└R13.1Dysphagia└R13.19Other dysphagia
└R13.19Other dysphagia

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