K22.3 Perforation of esophagus

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Type 1 Excludes

traumatic perforation of (thoracic) esophagus (S27.8-)

Applicable To

Rupture of esophagus

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Boerhaave's syndrome (spontaneous esophageal rupture) K22.3
Perforation, perforated (nontraumatic) (of)
Rupture, ruptured
Syndrome See also Disease

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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
K22.3 Perforation of esophagus
Type 1 Excludes
traumatic perforation of (thoracic) esophagus (S27.8-)

Applicable to
Rupture of esophagus