The following new and revised ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) codes were effective October 1, 2021, for fiscal year (FY) 2022. ICD-10-CM codes are updated annually. For current updates, see speech-language pathology ICD-10-CM code changes for 2023.
In FY 2022, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) saw new ICD-10-CM codes for pediatric feeding disorder and post COVID-19 conditions. SLPs should also be aware of new ICD-10 codes related to other specified diseases of the esophagus and cough.
Note: Always check with payers regarding coverage of new or revised ICD-10-CM codes. Coding changes may not always alter payer coverage decisions for specific conditions.
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R63.3 Feeding difficulties (revised category, do not report on claim)
Excludes2: eating disorders (F50.-)
feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)
infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin (F98.2-)
R63.30 Feeding difficulties, unspecified (new code)
R63.31 Pediatric feeding disorder, acute (new code)
Pediatric feeding dysfunction, acute
Code also, if applicable, associated conditions such as:
aspiration pneumonia (J69.0)
dysphagia (R13.1-)
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.-)
malnutrition (E40-E46)
R63.32 Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic (new code)
Pediatric feeding dysfunction, chronic
Code also, if applicable, associated conditions such as:
aspiration pneumonia (J69.0)
dysphagia (R13.1-)
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.-)
malnutrition (E40-E46)
R63.39 Other feeding difficulties (new code)
Feeding problem (elderly) (infant) NOS
Picky eater
U09 Post COVID-19 condition (new category, do not report on claim)
U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified (new code)
Post-acute sequela of COVID-19
Note: This code enables establishment of a link with COVID-19. This code is not to be used in cases that are still presenting with active COVID-19. However, an exception is made in cases of re-infection with COVID-19, occurring with a condition related to prior COVID-19.
Code first the specific condition related to COVID-19 if known, such as:
chronic respiratory failure (J96.1-)
loss of smell (R43.8)
loss of taste (R43.8)
multisystem inflammatory syndrome (M35.81)
pulmonary embolism (I26.-)
pulmonary fibrosis (J84.10)
SLPs may be interested in the following new codes. Consult the medical record or referring physician before reporting a medical diagnosis in addition to the treating diagnosis.
K22.8 Other specified diseases of esophagus (revised category, do not report on claim)
K22.81 Esophageal polyp (new code)
Excludes1: benign neoplasm of esophagus (D13.0)
K22.82 Esophagogastric junction polyp (new code)
Excludes1: benign neoplasm of stomach (D13.1)
K22.89 Other specified disease of esophagus (new code)
Hemorrhage of esophagus NOS
R05 Cough (revised category, do not report on claim)
Excludes1: cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)
paroxysmal cough due to Bordetella pertussis (A37.0-)
Excludes2: cough with hemorrhage (R04.2)
R05.1 Acute cough (new code)
R05.2 Subacute cough (new code)
R05.3 Chronic cough (new code)
Persistent cough
Refractory cough
Unexplained cough
R05.4 Cough syncope (new code)
Code first syncope and collapse (R55)
R05.8 Other specified cough (new code)
R05.9 Cough, unspecified (new code)