The ICD code K220 is used to code Achalasia. Achalasia (/eɪkəˈleɪʒə/; a- + -chalasia "no relaxation") is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause a sphincter to remain closed and fail to open when needed. Without a modifier, "achalasia" usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus, which is also called esophageal achalasia, ...
Without a modifier, "achalasia" usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus, which is also called esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis. Achalasia can happen at various points along the gastrointestinal tract; achalasia of the rectum, for instance, in Hirschsprung's disease. Specialty:
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K22.0 and a single ICD9 code, 530.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
There are some references to 'achalasia' in the ICD10 however it's not listed as a disease on it's own yet.
I started with strong chest pains in January 2016, like a heart attack. My doctor gave me Gaviscon Advance which helped me (and still helps) so I proceeded with my life. Then the first difficulties in swallowing. I needed to eat so slowly trying to ...