icd 10 code for achalasia of esophagus

What is the ICD 10 code for esophageal aperistalsis?

500 results found. Showing 1-25: ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.0 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Achalasia of cardia. Achalasia; Achalasia of esophagus; Acquired achalasia of esophagus; congenital cardiospasm (Q39.5); Achalasia NOS; Cardiospasm. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.0. Achalasia of cardia.

What is the ICD 10 code for Cardia achalasia?

 · Achalasia of cardia. K22.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K22.0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K22.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 K22.0 may differ.

What is the pathophysiology of achalasia?

References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries applicable to the clinical term "achalasia (cardia) (esophagus)" Achalasia (cardia) (esophagus) - K22.0 Achalasia of cardia congenital - Q39.5 Congenital dilatation of esophagus pylorus - Q40.0 Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

What is type II achalasia?

Type 2 achalasia points to esophageal compression. This type of achalasia is a little more severe and characterized by more massive compression in the esophagus, often caused by the failure to relax and the build-up of pressure in the esophagus, typically from food.

What is the ICD-10 code for tertiary contractions of esophagus?

K22. 4 - Dyskinesia of esophagus | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for ineffective esophageal motility?

ICD-10 | Dyskinesia of esophagus (K22. 4)

What is the code for a stricture of the esophagus?

530.3 - Stricture and stenosis of esophagus is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.

What does GE junction mean?

The GE junction is where the esophagus (tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) meets the stomach. Stomach cancers tend to develop slowly. Pre-cancerous changes often occur in the inner lining (mucosa) of the stomach. These early changes rarely cause symptoms and therefore often go undetected.

What is the ICD 10 code for erosive esophagitis?

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K21. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What does ineffective esophageal motility mean?

Ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) is characterized by low to very low amplitude propulsive contractions in the distal esophagus, hence primarily affecting the smooth muscle part of the esophagus.

What is the ICD-10 code for difficulty swallowing?

Code R13. 10 is the diagnosis code used for Dysphagia, Unspecified. It is a disorder characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It may be observed in patients with stroke, motor neuron disorders, cancer of the throat or mouth, head and neck injuries, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

What is motility disorder of the esophagus?

Esophageal motility disorders involve dysfunction of the esophagus that causes symptoms such as dysphagia. The condition results from impeded transport of liquids, solids, or both from the pharynx to the stomach.

What is Presbyesophagus?

Presbyesophagus is a term used to describe an abnormal shape of the swallowing tube (esophagus) that occurs in some individuals. In this situation, the esophagus appears wavier than a typically straight esophagus. This change may impact esophageal movement (motility).

What does esophageal obstruction mean?

Definition. Esophageal obstruction is a malformation in which the esophagus is interrupted and forms a blind-ending pouch rather than connecting normally to the stomach. The interrupted esophagus may or may not communicate with the trachea, forming different types of trache-esophageal fistulae (TEFs).

What is the ICD-10 code for K22 2?

ICD-10 | Esophageal obstruction (K22. 2)

What is the ICD code for achalasia of cardia?

K22.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of achalasia of cardia. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

What is the approximate match between ICd9 and ICd10?

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.