ICD-10-CM Deglutition References
"Deglutition" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries
Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "deglutition"
Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions
Paralysis: A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p45)
Pneumonia: Infection of the lung often accompanied by inflammation.