Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for esophageal stricture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Stricture
Use ICD-10 code K22.2 for esophageal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dysphagia
Use to document associated swallowing difficulties.
The ICD-10 code for esophageal stricture is K22.2, used for esophageal obstruction due to stricture.
For GERD-related esophageal stricture, use K22.2 for the stricture and K21.9 for GERD.