R13Header code — not billable

Aphagia and dysphagia

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R13
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R13

R13.0AphagiaYesR13.1DysphagiaR13.10Dysphagia, unspecifiedYesR13.11Dysphagia, oral phaseYesR13.12Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phaseYesR13.13Dysphagia, pharyngeal phaseYesR13.14Dysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phaseYesR13.19Other dysphagiaYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R13?

R13 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Aphagia and dysphagia.

Is R13 a billable code?

No. R13 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R13 in?

R13 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R13 become effective?

R13 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R13?

R13 belongs to category R13, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.