R13 ICD-10-CM Code: Aphagia and dysphagia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R13Aphagia and dysphagia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R13 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)
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Category R13
Aphagia and dysphagia
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Code R13
Aphagia and dysphagia
Codes under R13
R13 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R13.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R13.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R13.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R13.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R13.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R13 mean?
R13 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Aphagia and dysphagia.”
Is R13 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R13 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R13 located in ICD-10-CM?
R13 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19) (R10–R19), under category R13, Aphagia and dysphagia.
What coding notes are listed for R13?
No inclusion terms are listed for R13 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.