K22.6
Billable codeGastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
The ICD-10 code for gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome is K22.6.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- K22.0Achalasia of cardia
- K22.1Ulcer of esophagusnon-billable header
- K22.2Esophageal obstruction
- K22.3Perforation of esophagus
- K22.4Dyskinesia of esophagus
- K22.5Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
- K22.7Barrett's esophagusnon-billable header
- K22.8Other specified diseases of esophagusnon-billable header
- K22.9Disease of esophagus, unspecified
- K22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 5307
Associated MS-DRGs
K22.6 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.