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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Food Bolus Impaction

ICD-10 Coding for Food Bolus Impaction

T18.128A
K22.2

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal Food Impaction
Food Obstruction in Esophagus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Food Bolus Impaction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Food Bolus Impaction

Use ICD-10 code T18.128A for food in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Food in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter

Billable Code
T18.128A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of esophageal injury due to food bolus
documentation:
  • • Detailed endoscopic report confirming injury

Applicable To

  • • Food bolus impaction with injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure that the documentation supports the use of an injury-related code.

Esophageal obstruction

Billable Code
K22.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal stricture

Important Notes

  • • Sequence this code first if the stricture is the primary cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W44.2XXA

Foreign body entering through natural orifice

Use to specify the external cause of the food bolus impaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for food bolus impaction?

The ICD-10 code for food bolus impaction with injury is T18.128A, while T18.120A is used for impaction without injury.

How is food bolus impaction documented?

Document the specific location, any injuries, and the method of removal during endoscopy to ensure accurate coding.

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