Oesophagitis

Coding guidance (WHO 2019)

Incl.: Abscess of oesophagus Oesophagitis: NOS chemical peptic Use additional external cause code (Chapter XX), if desired, to identify cause. Excl.: erosion of oesophagus (K22.1) reflux oesophagitis (K21.0) with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (K21.0)