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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Stricture

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Stricture

K22.2
K22.3

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.

Also Known as:
Esophageal Obstruction
Benign Esophageal Stricture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Stricture

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Esophageal obstruction

Billable Code
K22.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of luminal narrowing confirmed by imaging
documentation:
  • • Detailed endoscopy report with measurements

Applicable To

  • • Benign esophageal stricture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause and location of the stricture.

Perforation of esophagus

Billable Code
K22.3
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal perforation due to stricture

Important Notes

  • • Document whether perforation occurred during a procedure or spontaneously.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1-

Dysphagia

Use to document associated swallowing difficulties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal stricture?

The ICD-10 code for esophageal stricture is K22.2, used for esophageal obstruction due to stricture.

How do you code GERD-related esophageal stricture?

For GERD-related esophageal stricture, use K22.2 for the stricture and K21.9 for GERD.

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