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Can You Code A "Corkscrew Esophagus?"
Published on Wed Apr 11, 2018
Question: Our physician diagnosed a patient with a "corkscrew esophagus." We have never seen this condition before. Which ICD-10 code describes it? Codify Subscriber Answer: A corkscrew esophagus occurs as part of a diffuse esophageal spasm disorder, which can impact a patient's ability to swallow and can cause severe pain and discomfort. If you look at the notes under K22.4 [...]