K22.1 Ulcer of esophagus

Coding Notes

Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)

Additional

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Type 1 Excludes

Barrett's esophagus (K22.7-)

Applicable To

Barrett's ulcer
Erosion of esophagus
Fungal ulcer of esophagus
Peptic ulcer of esophagus
Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of chemicals
Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of drugs and medicaments
Ulcerative esophagitis

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Code Title
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
K22 Other diseases of esophagus
K22.1 Ulcer of esophagus
Use Additional
code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Type 1 Excludes
Barrett's esophagus (K22.7-)

Applicable to
Barrett's ulcer
Erosion of esophagus
Fungal ulcer of esophagus
Peptic ulcer of esophagus
Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of chemicals
Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of drugs and medicaments
Ulcerative esophagitis

Code First
poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)

K22.10 Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
K22.11 Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding