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Coding => Coding => : Anne June 12, 2009, 01:41:27 AM

: dysphagia
: Anne June 12, 2009, 01:41:27 AM

what is ICD-9 code for dysphagia?  ST will be using 92526 CPT code.  789.5  787.2  787.21 ?  confusing

: Re: dysphagia
: Michele June 12, 2009, 10:13:53 AM

787.2 is truncated and needs a fifth digit.  The correct code is 787.20 - 787.29.  You will have to see which one is appropriate for the specific case you are billing.

Michele