What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia due to CVA?

The ICD-10 code for dysphagia due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is I69.391, which indicates dysphagia following cerebral infarction.

How do you document dysphagia related to a stroke?

Document dysphagia as a residual effect of a stroke using explicit language linking it to the CVA, such as 'secondary to CVA'.

ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)(I69.391, I63.9, I69.291)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for dysphagia due to cerebrovascular accident (CVA), including code I69.391 and documentation requirements.

Also known as:

Swallowing difficulty post-strokePost-stroke dysphagia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

I00-I99Primary Range

Diseases of the circulatory system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
I69.391	Dysphagia following cerebral infarction	Use when dysphagia is a residual effect of a past cerebral infarction.	MRI/CT showing old infarct Neurology note linking dysphagia to CVA
R13.12	Oropharyngeal dysphagia	Use to specify the type of dysphagia when linked to a sequelae of CVA code.	FEES/VFSS report detailing pharyngeal residue

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

I69.391Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Dysphagia following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhageI69.291

Use when dysphagia follows a hemorrhagic stroke rather than an infarction.

Dysphagia, unspecifiedR13.10

Use when the specific phase of dysphagia is not documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA).

Vague documentation of dysphagia

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation linking dysphagia to CVA.

Coding R13.10 alone for CVA-related dysphagia

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect DRG assignment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate representation of patient's condition.

Mitigation

Add I69.391 as the primary code.

Unsupported I69.391 claims

Impact

Claims without FEES/MBS or neurology correlation.

Mitigation

Ensure all claims are supported by appropriate clinical documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with I69.391.

Primary Code

I69.391

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

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ICD-10 Coding for Dysphagia due to Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)(I69.391, I63.9, I69.291)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia due to CVA?

How do you document dysphagia related to a stroke?

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