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K22.4

Billable

Dyskinesia of esophagus

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal muscle contractions or movement problems in the esophagus that affect the ability to swallow properly.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from achalasia (K22.0) and other specific motility disorders if documented
  • •Document whether symptoms are primary or secondary to another condition

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Hierarchy

└K22Other diseases of esophagus└K22.4Dyskinesia of esophagus
└K22.4Dyskinesia of esophagus

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