Wiki Food Impaction Dx

[lisner1204]

My doc removed food impaction in the ER. The consult did not state there was any difficulty breathing, only difficulty swallowing. I don't really want to use T18.120A because it states "causing compression of trachea". What dx code would you use?

Thanks.

 

[Alrickbarony]

Donna Grant CPC, CGIC

How about using the dysphagia code ..R13.12