ICD-10-CM Code K22.2
Esophageal obstruction
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K22.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of esophageal obstruction. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K222 is used to code Schatzki ring
A Schatzki ring or Schatzki–Gary ring is a narrowing of the lower esophagus that can cause difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). The narrowing is caused by a ring of mucosal tissue (which lines the esophagus) or muscular tissue. A Schatzki ring is a specific type of "esophageal ring", and Schatzki rings are further subdivided into those above the esophagus/stomach junction (A rings), and those found at the squamocolumnar junction in the lower esophagus (B rings).
| Specialty: | Medical Genetics |
| MeSH Codes: | , |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 530.3, 750.3 |
Endoscopic image of Schatzki ring, seen in the esophagus with the gastro-esophageal junction in the background.
Coding Notes for K22.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Compression of esophagus
- Constriction of esophagus
- Stenosis of esophagus
- Stricture of esophagus
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus - instead, use code Q39.3
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Dysphagia lusoria (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K22.2 - Esophageal obstruction'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K22.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 530.3 was previously used, K22.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: K22 - Other diseases of esophagus