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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Motility Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Motility Disorder

K22.89
K22.0

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal Dysmotility
Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction
Achalasia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Motility Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Motility Disorder

Use ICD-10 code K22.89 for other specified diseases of esophagus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of esophagus

Billable Code
K22.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HRM showing IRP >15 mmHg with incomplete LES relaxation

Applicable To

  • • Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific HRM findings to support this code.

Achalasia of cardia

Billable Code
K22.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HRM showing elevated IRP and 100% failed peristalsis

Applicable To

  • • Primary achalasia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure HRM findings are documented to support achalasia diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

91013

Esophageal manometry with stimulation

Use to document HRM testing results.

91010

Esophageal manometry

Use to document baseline HRM testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal motility disorder?

The ICD-10 code for esophageal motility disorder is K22.89, used for conditions like EGJOO and achalasia.

How is achalasia diagnosed?

Achalasia is diagnosed using high-resolution manometry (HRM), which shows elevated IRP and 100% failed peristalsis.

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