K22.1
Ulcer of esophagus
Applicable To
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Barrett’s ulcer
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Erosion of esophagus
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Fungal ulcer of esophagus
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Peptic ulcer of esophagus
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Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of chemicals
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Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of drugs and medicaments
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Ulcerative esophagitis
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by a circumscribed, inflammatory and necrotic erosive lesion on the mucosal surface of the esophageal wall.
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An ulcerated lesion in the esophageal wall.
Details
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K22.1 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 K22.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K22.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 K22.1 may differ.