ICD 9 Code

Need ICD 9 Code for " Prominent Schatzki ring" (Post OP Diagnosis);
Pre-Op dx is Dysphagia..

Nov 22nd, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: ICD 9 Code

Patients with Schatzki rings can develop intermittent dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), or, more seriously, a completely blocked esophagus.

Nov 30th, 2012 - ravip3366 19

re: ICD 9 Code

Then, coding Dysphagia is correct as post-op dx?

Nov 30th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: ICD 9 Code

Yes