ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K23
Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K23
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- late syphilis (A52.79)
- megaesophagus due to Chagas' disease (B57.31)
- tuberculosis (A18.83)
Code First
- underlying disease, such as:
- congenital syphilis (A50.5)
About ICD-10-CM Code K23 (Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere)
ICD-10-CM code K23 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K23 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K23 - Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere.