ICD-10 R13.10
Billable / SpecificDysphagia, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM R13.10
ICD-10-CM code R13.10 represents Dysphagia, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R13). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R13.10 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R13.10. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Difficulty in swallowing NOS
Medicare LCD Coverage for R13.10
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R13.10 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R13.10.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
3 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R13.10
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 43235 Diagnostic EGD — abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, GERD, gastric ulcer, gastritis, hematemesis, melena, Barrett esophagus, dysphagia, esophagitis, weight loss, iron deficiency anemia, polyp Gastroenterology
- 91035 Esophageal pH monitoring — GERD evaluation, heartburn, retrosternal chest pain, dysphagia, asthma with suspected GERD, chronic cough, Barrett Gastroenterology
- 42820 Tonsillectomy — chronic tonsillitis, hypertrophic tonsils, sleep apnea, peritonsillar abscess, acute tonsillitis, mouth breathing, dysphagia ENT
Convert R13.10 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R13.10 | 78720 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R13.10
Other codes in section R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen).
ICD-10 R13.10, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R13.10 billable? +
Yes, R13.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R13.10? +
ICD-10 R13.10 includes: Difficulty in swallowing NOS.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R13.10? +
Procedures frequently paired with R13.10 include: 43235, 91035, 42820.
What ICD-9 codes does R13.10 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R13.10 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78720. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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