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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ulcerative Esophagitis

ICD-10 Coding for Ulcerative Esophagitis

K22.10
K22.11

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

Also Known as:
Esophageal Ulcer
Ulcer of Esophagus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ulcerative Esophagitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ulcerative Esophagitis

Use ICD-10 code K22.10 for ulcer of esophagus without bleeding, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding

Billable Code
K22.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopy shows ulcer without bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Ulcerative esophagitis without bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopy findings are documented to support the absence of bleeding.

Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding

Billable Code
K22.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopy report confirming esophageal ulcer with bleeding
  • • Positive fecal occult blood test

Applicable To

  • • Ulcerative esophagitis with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of bleeding explicitly in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K20.0

Eosinophilic esophagitis

Use if eosinophilic esophagitis is present alongside ulcerative esophagitis.

F10.1

Alcohol abuse

Use if alcohol abuse is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ulcerative esophagitis?

The ICD-10 code for ulcerative esophagitis is K22.10 for cases without bleeding and K22.11 for cases with bleeding.

How do you code esophageal ulcers with bleeding?

Code esophageal ulcers with bleeding as K22.11, ensuring documentation supports the presence of bleeding.

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