ICD-10-CM R13: Aphagia and dysphagia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R13

Aphagia and dysphagia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R13

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

psychogenic aphagia (F50.9)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

psychogenic dysphagia (F45.8)

Code First

, if applicable, dysphagia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -91)

Inclusion Terms

Inability to swallow

Inclusion Terms

Difficulty in swallowing NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Cervical dysphagia
  • Neurogenic dysphagia

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R13):

R13.0 - Aphagia R13.1 - Dysphagia R13.10 - Dysphagia, unspecified R13.11 - Dysphagia, oral phase R13.12 - Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase R13.13 - Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase R13.14 - Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase R13.19 - Other dysphagia

About ICD-10-CM Code R13 (Aphagia and dysphagia)

ICD-10-CM code R13 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R13 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R13 - Aphagia and dysphagia. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Aphagia and dysphagia.