ICD-10-CM Code K22.4
Dyskinesia of esophagus
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K22.4 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of dyskinesia of esophagus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K224 is used to code Diffuse esophageal spasm
Diffuse esophageal spasm (DES) is a condition characterized by uncoordinated contractions of the esophagus, which may cause difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or regurgitation. In some cases, it may causes symptoms such as chest pain, similar to heart disease. The cause of DES remains unknown.
| MeSH Code: | D015155 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 530.5 |
Coding Notes for K22.4 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. - Corkscrew esophagus
- Diffuse esophageal spasm
- Spasm 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." - Cardiospasm - instead, use code K22.0
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
- Diffuse spasm of esophagus (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K22.4 - Dyskinesia of esophagus'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K22.4. 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 530.5 was previously used, K22.4 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: K22 - Other diseases of esophagus