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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Thickening

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Thickening

K22.89
K20.0

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal Wall Thickening
Thickened Esophagus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Thickening

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

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

  • • CT imaging showing wall thickness ≥5 mm
  • • EUS demonstrating submucosal fibrosis

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal thickening due to non-reflux causes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause and measurement of thickening.

Esophagitis due to reflux

Billable Code
K20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy-proven reflux esophagitis
  • • pH study-confirmed GERD

Applicable To

  • • Reflux esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Document reflux as the cause of thickening.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R13.1

Dysphagia

Use when dysphagia is present with esophageal thickening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal thickening?

The ICD-10 code for esophageal thickening, when not due to reflux or malignancy, is K22.89.

How is esophageal thickening documented?

Esophageal thickening should be documented with specific measurements from imaging, such as CT or EUS, and any associated symptoms or causes.

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