R13.1
Non-billableDysphagia
R13.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dysphagia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R13.10 for billing.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHIf 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.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •psychogenic dysphagia (F45.8)
Code first
- •, if applicable, dysphagia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -91)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R13.1?
- R13.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dysphagia". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R13.1 a billable code?
- No — R13.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R13.10) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of R13.1?
- R13.1 has 6 more specific child codes, including R13.10, R13.11, R13.12.
- What is excluded from R13.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): psychogenic dysphagia (F45.8).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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