K22 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 2 excludes for K22 ICD 10 code
- esophageal varices (I85.-)
Codes
- K22.0 Achalasia of cardia
- K22.1 Ulcer of esophagus
- K22.10 Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
- K22.11 Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding
- K22.2 Esophageal obstruction
- K22.3 Perforation of esophagus
- K22.4 Dyskinesia of esophagus
- K22.5 Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
- K22.6 Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
- K22.7 Barrett's esophagus
- K22.70 Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K22.71 Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia
- K22.710 Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia
- K22.711 Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia
- K22.719 Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, unspecified
- K22.8 Other specified diseases of esophagus
- K22.9 Disease of esophagus, unspecified
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K22 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K22 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K22 ICD 10 code
The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.
The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.
Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.
Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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