ICD 10 Coding Alert
Zenker's Diverticulum Gets Direct Crosswalk
But congenital esophageal diverticulum is different.
You have a new CPT® code for the Zenker’s diverticulum treatment beginning Jan. 1, and you’ll have a new diagnosis code for the condition when ICD-10 goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2015.
530.6 Changes to K22.5
Although neither code set uses the terminology “Zenker’s diverticulum,” you can expect a direct crosswalk for the condition when ICD-10 goes into effect.
Here are the codes — now and in the future — that you need to know:
Congenital is different: For congenital esophageal diverticulum, you should report 750.4 (Other specified congenital anomalies of esophagus) under ICD-9. On Oct. 1, 2015 you’ll need to report the condition as Q39.6 (Congenital diverticulum of esophagus).
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