ICD Code R13.1

ICD code R13.1 is dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing.

1. Presence of difficulty swallowing solids, liquids, or both

2. Patient reports sensation of food sticking in the throat or chest

3. Observed coughing or choking during eating or drinking

4. Recurrent episodes of aspiration or respiratory complications related to swallowing

5. Clinical documentation of abnormal swallowing function on assessment or instrumental evaluation (e.g., videofluoroscopic swallow study)

6. Exclusion of acute obstruction or anatomical abnormalities as the primary cause

7. Symptoms persist beyond a transient episode and impact nutritional intake or hydration

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R13.1 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)

- 31579 (Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid fiberoptic, with stroboscopy)

- 31575 (Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic)

These codes should be selected based on the specific clinical scenario and services provided.

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