Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stricture of esophagus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stricture of Esophagus
Use ICD-10 code K22.2 for esophageal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Dysphagia
Use to specify the type of swallowing difficulty.
The ICD-10 code for acquired esophageal stricture is K22.2, used for strictures due to conditions like GERD.
Congenital esophageal stricture is coded as Q39.3, applicable when the stricture is present from birth.