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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Dysphagia

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Dysphagia

K22.2
K22.4
I69.391

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for esophageal dysphagia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Swallowing Difficulty
Dysphagia of the Esophagus
swallowing disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Dysphagia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Dysphagia

Use ICD-10 code K22.2 for esophageal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Esophageal obstruction

Billable Code
K22.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed structural abnormality on imaging

Applicable To

  • • Strictures
  • • Tumors

Important Notes

  • • Ensure structural cause is confirmed before coding.

Dyskinesia of esophagus

Billable Code
K22.4
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Achalasia
  • • Diffuse esophageal spasm

Important Notes

  • • Confirm motility disorder with appropriate tests.

Dysphagia following cerebral infarction

Billable Code
I69.391
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Post-stroke dysphagia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with stroke codes.

Other dysphagia

Billable Code
R13.19
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Neurogenic esophageal dysphagia

Important Notes

  • • Use only when other specific codes are not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal dysphagia?

The ICD-10 code for esophageal dysphagia depends on the underlying cause. Structural causes use K22.2, while motility disorders use K22.4.

How is esophageal dysphagia documented?

Documentation should specify the phase and etiology, including symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatment plans.

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