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K22.6

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Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome

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

What This Code Means

Severe bleeding caused by tears in the lower esophagus and upper stomach, typically occurring after forceful vomiting or retching.

Coding Tips

  • •This is also known as Mallory-Weiss tear; document the precipitating event if available
  • •Code any associated conditions like alcohol use disorder or portal hypertension separately

Code Hierarchy

└K22Other diseases of esophagus└K22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
└K22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome

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