K22.2

Esophageal obstruction

Billable

Code Hierarchy

K22K22.2

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Compression of esophagus
  • Constriction of esophagus
  • Stenosis of esophagus
  • Stricture of esophagus

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with K22.2

  • Q39.3 - congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)

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