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R13

Non-billable

Aphagia and dysphagia

R13 is the ICD-10-CM code for Aphagia and dysphagia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R13.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

If you have a swallowing disorder, you may have difficulty or pain when swallowing. Some people cannot swallow at all. Others may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva. This makes it hard to eat. Often, it can be difficult to take in enough calories and fluids to nourish your body. Anyone can have a swallowing disorder, but it is more common in older adults. It often happens because of other conditions,…

Read more about Swallowing Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R13?
R13 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Aphagia and dysphagia". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R13 a billable code?
No — R13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R13.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R13?
R13 has 2 more specific child codes, including R13.0, R13.1.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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