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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysmotility of the Esophagus

ICD-10 Coding for Dysmotility of the Esophagus

K22.4
K22.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dysmotility of the esophagus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Esophageal Dyskinesia
Ineffective Esophageal Motility
Esophageal Motility Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysmotility of the Esophagus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysmotility of the Esophagus

Use ICD-10 code K22.4 for esophageal dyskinesia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Esophageal dyskinesia

Billable Code
K22.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • HRM shows ≥20% failed peristalsis
documentation:
  • • Documented HRM findings and symptom correlation

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal motility disorder
  • • Ineffective esophageal motility

Important Notes

  • • Ensure HRM findings are documented to support this code.

Other specified diseases of esophagus

Billable Code
K22.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • IRP >15 mmHg on HRM
  • • Intact peristalsis

Applicable To

  • • Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure HRM findings support the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1-

Dysphagia

Use to document dysphagia symptoms associated with esophageal dysmotility.

K31.89

Other specified diseases of stomach and duodenum

Use for additional specificity in EGJOO cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysmotility of the esophagus?

The ICD-10 code for dysmotility of the esophagus is K22.4, used for esophageal motility disorders without obstruction.

How is esophageal dysmotility documented?

Esophageal dysmotility should be documented with HRM findings showing failed peristalsis and symptom correlation.

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