K20.8
Other esophagitis
Approximate Synonyms
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Abscess of esophagus
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Corrosion of esophagus
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Esophageal abscess
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Esophageal herpes simplex infection
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Esophagitis due to chemotherapy
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Esophagitis due to corrosive agent
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Esophagitis due to radiation therapy
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Herpes simplex esophagitis
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Radiation esophagitis
Details
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K20.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K20.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K20.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 K20.8 may differ.