Feeding difficulties
The VICC advises that in the absence of documentation of the reason for the poor oral intake, the appropriate code to assign is R63.8 Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake, which can be reached by following index entry Symptoms specified, involving, food and oral intake.
Looking for an ICD9 code for poor oral intake? I would use, Loss of appetite - 783.0. I don't feel it would be appropriate for the coder to assume loss of appetite if not documented, we need to know the reason for the poor oral intake, it is due to difficulty swallowing?
Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code R63.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM R63.8 became effective on October 1, 2020.
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R63.8. Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. R63.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R63. 0 - Anorexia | ICD-10-CM.
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder F50. 82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM F50. 82 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Other disturbances of oral epithelium, including tongue The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K13. 29 became effective on October 1, 2021.
E63.9ICD-10 code E63. 9 for Nutritional deficiency, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
Code R13. 10 is the diagnosis code used for Dysphagia, Unspecified. It is a disorder characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It may be observed in patients with stroke, motor neuron disorders, cancer of the throat or mouth, head and neck injuries, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
A child with oral aversion strongly dislikes or is afraid of anything touching their mouth. This can lead to a refusal to eat, drink, be touched, or an overactive gag reflex. If left untreated, children with oral aversion can develop serious, possibly life-threatening complications.
ICD-10-CM Code for Other lesions of oral mucosa K13. 79.
Oral mucositis (ulcerative), unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K12. 30 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on the inside surfaces of your mouth. It has a number of possible causes, including repeated injury or irritation. It can also be a sign of precancerous changes in the mouth or mouth cancer.
Dietary counseling and surveillanceICD-10 code Z71. 3 for Dietary counseling and surveillance is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
E63. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E63.
Dizziness and GiddinessCode R42 is the diagnosis code used for Dizziness and Giddiness. It is a disorder characterized by a sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient (objective vertigo) or as if he himself were revolving in space (subjective vertigo).