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K22.2

Billable

Esophageal obstruction

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

What This Code Means

A blockage or narrowing of the esophagus that prevents food or liquids from passing through normally.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the cause if documented (stricture, web, ring, etc.) as this may require additional coding
  • •Document whether the obstruction is complete or partial and any associated symptoms

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)

Code Hierarchy

└K22Other diseases of esophagus└K22.2Esophageal obstruction
└K22.2Esophageal obstruction

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