ICD Code K22.2

ICD code K22.2 is esophageal obstruction, which means there is a blockage in the esophagus that prevents food or liquid from passing normally from the mouth to the stomach.

1. Sudden onset of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) for solids and/or liquids

2. Sensation of food or foreign body stuck in the esophagus

3. Chest pain or discomfort not related to cardiac causes

4. Regurgitation of undigested food

5. Inability to swallow saliva, leading to drooling

6. History of ingestion of a foreign object or caustic substance

7. Evidence of esophageal narrowing or blockage on imaging or endoscopy

8. Associated symptoms such as coughing, choking, or aspiration

9. Absence of symptoms attributable to other causes such as neurological disorders or oropharyngeal dysfunction

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K22.2 include:

- 43191: Esophagoscopy, rigid, diagnostic

- 43200: Esophagoscopy, flexible, diagnostic

- 43215: Esophagoscopy, with removal of foreign body

- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with removal of foreign body

- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with insertion of guide wire followed by dilation

- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by bougie or balloon, single or multiple passes

- 43453: Dilation of esophagus, over guide wire

These CPT codes are applicable for the treatment of ICD code K22.2.

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