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K22.0

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Achalasia of cardia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A condition where the muscle at the junction between the esophagus and stomach fails to relax properly, preventing food from passing into the stomach.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a motility disorder distinct from reflux; do not confuse with GERD
  • •May require additional coding for complications such as megaesophagus or aspiration

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • congenital cardiospasm (Q39.5)

Code Hierarchy

└K22Other diseases of esophagus└K22.0Achalasia of cardia
└K22.0Achalasia of cardia

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