R13: Aphagia and dysphagia
Codes under R13 (Aphagia and dysphagia). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R13.0 | Aphagia | ✓ |
| R13.0 | Aphagia | ✓ |
| R13.1 | Dysphagia | — |
| R13.1 | Dysphagia | — |
| R13.10 | Dysphagia, unspecified | ✓ |
| R13.10 | Dysphagia, unspecified | ✓ |
| R13.11 | Dysphagia, oral phase | ✓ |
| R13.11 | Dysphagia, oral phase | ✓ |
| R13.12 | Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase | ✓ |
| R13.12 | Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase | ✓ |
| R13.13 | Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase | ✓ |
| R13.13 | Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase | ✓ |
| R13.14 | Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase | ✓ |
| R13.14 | Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase | ✓ |
| R13.19 | Other dysphagia | ✓ |
| R13.19 | Other dysphagia | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R13?
R13 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Aphagia and dysphagia. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is R13 a billable code?
No — R13 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R13.0 — Aphagia). 14 of the 16 codes under R13 are billable.
What codes fall under R13?
R13 includes R13.0, R13.0, R13.1, R13.1, R13.10, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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