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.
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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.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dysphagia
Use when dysphagia is present with esophageal thickening.
The ICD-10 code for esophageal thickening, when not due to reflux or malignancy, is K22.89.
Esophageal thickening should be documented with specific measurements from imaging, such as CT or EUS, and any associated symptoms or causes.