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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mallory-Weiss Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Mallory-Weiss Tear

K22.6

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

Also Known as:
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mallory-Weiss Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mallory-Weiss Tear

Use ICD-10 code K22.6 for gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome

Billable Code
K22.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopy confirms tear at gastroesophageal junction.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of Mallory-Weiss tear in medical records.

Applicable To

  • • Mallory-Weiss syndrome with or without hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopy findings are documented to support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K92.0

Hematemesis

Use when there is active bleeding with hematemesis.

K92.1

Melena

Use when there is active bleeding with melena.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Mallory-Weiss tear?

The ICD-10 code for Mallory-Weiss tear is K22.6, which covers gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome.

How is Mallory-Weiss tear diagnosed?

Mallory-Weiss tear is diagnosed through endoscopy, which reveals a mucosal tear at the gastroesophageal junction.

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