ICD-10-CM Code For Aphagia And Dysphagia: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group R13 includes diagnoses for aphagia (inability to swallow) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), covering oropharyngeal and esophageal swallowing disorders caused by neurologic, structural, or motility issues. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios such as impaired oral intake, aspiration risk, or obstruction, capturing disease severity, anatomic involvement, and clinical complexity relevant to swallowing dysfunction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM R13 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
Customize your policy alerts
Sign up for ICD-10-CM Code For Aphagia And Dysphagia: Group Overview policy alerts
Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.
Monitor payer policy activity
ICD-10-CM R13: Aphagia And Dysphagia Overview
This group includes codes for difficulty swallowing and inability to swallow, affecting structures of the oropharynx and esophagus within the digestive system. These diagnoses represent symptoms that can arise from neurologic, structural, or motility disorders and may significantly impact nutrition and airway safety. Accurate coding matters for appropriate reimbursement by reflecting clinical complexity and supporting medical necessity.