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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Schatzki Ring

ICD-10 Coding for Schatzki Ring

K22.2
Q39.4

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal B Ring
Lower Esophageal Ring
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Schatzki Ring

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Schatzki Ring

Use ICD-10 code K22.2 for schatzki's ring, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Schatzki's ring

Billable Code
K22.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of dysphagia and endoscopic confirmation
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify if the ring is congenital or acquired

Applicable To

  • • Acquired Schatzki's ring

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether the ring is congenital or acquired.

Congenital esophageal stenosis

Billable Code
Q39.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:
    • • Documented as congenital by the physician

    Applicable To

    • • Congenital Schatzki's ring

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure congenital nature is clearly documented.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    K21.0

    Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

    Use if GERD is documented as causative.

    R13.1

    Dysphagia

    Use if swallowing difficulty is present.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for Schatzki ring?

    The ICD-10 code for Schatzki ring is K22.2, used for acquired cases. If congenital, use Q39.4.

    When should K22.2 be used?

    Use K22.2 when a Schatzki ring is confirmed as acquired and clinically significant, often associated with dysphagia.

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