ICD Code I69.391

ICD code I69.391 is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) that occurs as a result of a previous stroke (cerebral infarction).

1. Documented history of cerebral infarction (stroke)

2. Presence of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) that developed after the cerebral infarction

3. Clinical evaluation confirming that the dysphagia is a sequela or late effect of the prior cerebral infarction

4. Absence of other primary causes for dysphagia unrelated to the cerebral infarction

5. Persistent or ongoing swallowing difficulties impacting nutrition, hydration, or airway protection

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I69.391 include:

- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

- 97032: Application of a modality to one or more areas; electrical stimulation (manual), each 15 minutes (when used for dysphagia therapy)

- 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid fiberoptic, with stroboscopy (if indicated for assessment)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of I69.391.

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