Aphagia and dysphagia (R13) ICD-10-CM
The R13 code range covers aphagia and dysphagia with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the R13 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R13 range.
Aphagia
The inability or refusal to swallow.
Deglutition Disorders
Difficulty in SWALLOWING which may result from neuromuscular disorder or mechanical obstruction. Dysphagia is classified into two distinct types: oropharyngeal dysphagia due to malfunction of the PHARYNX and UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER; and esophageal dysphagia due to malfunction of the ESOPHAGUS.
About the R13 Code Range
Swallowing symptoms here range from being unable to swallow to having difficulty swallowing.
R13.0 identifies aphagia, or inability to swallow. R13.1 groups dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Its subdivisions distinguish an unspecified form from the oral (mouth), oropharyngeal (mouth and throat), pharyngeal (throat), and pharyngoesophageal (throat and esophagus) phases. A separate subdivision identifies other dysphagia.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R13 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R13 range classify?
The range classifies aphagia and dysphagia. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
