ICD-10 Code for Dysphagia

The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for dysphagia is R13.10 – Dysphagia, unspecified. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (15 codes, 15 billable).

Main code: R13.10 – Dysphagia, unspecified
Billable: Yes

Index entries for Dysphagia

cervical – R13.19
following
- cerebral infarction – I69.391
- cerebrovascular disease – I69.991
  - specified NEC – I69.891
- intracerebral hemorrhage – I69.191
- nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage NEC – I69.291
- specified disease NEC – I69.891
- subarachnoid hemorrhage – I69.091
functional (hysterical) – F45.8
hysterical – F45.8
nervous (hysterical) – F45.8
neurogenic – R13.19
oral phase – R13.11
oropharyngeal phase – R13.12
pharyngeal phase – R13.13
pharyngoesophageal phase – R13.14
psychogenic – F45.8
sideropenic – D50.1
spastica – K22.4
specified NEC – R13.19

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.