K22.0

Applicable To

• Achalasia NOS

• Cardiospasm

Approximate Synonyms

• Achalasia

• Achalasia of esophagus

• Acquired achalasia of esophagus

Clinical Information

• A finding indicating the lack of adequate relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter resulting in difficulty swallowing food.

• A motility disorder of the esophagus in which the lower esophageal sphincter near the cardia) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and dysphagia. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus megaesophagus).

• Failure of normal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter associated with uncoordinated contractions of the thoracic esophagus, resulting in functional obstruction and difficulty swallowing.

• Failure of the smooth muscle fibers of the gastrointestinal tract to relax at any one point of junction of one part with another.

Details

• K22.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K22.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K22.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 K22.0 may differ.