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K22.1Ulcer of esophagus

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionDiseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
Parent codeK22 — Other diseases of esophagus

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • 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

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • Barrett's esophagus (K22.7-)

Code First

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

Use Additional Code

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

Subcategories (2)

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