Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22

Other diseases of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Code:
K22
ICD-10 Code for:
Other diseases of esophagus
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
      (K20-K31)
      • Other diseases of esophagus
        (K22)

K22 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other diseases of esophagus. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other diseases of esophagus

Non-specific codes like K22 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other diseases of esophagus:

  • Use K22.0 for Achalasia of cardia - BILLABLE CODE

  • K22.1 for Ulcer of esophagus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.10 for Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.11 for Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.2 for Esophageal obstruction - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.3 for Perforation of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.4 for Dyskinesia of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.5 for Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.6 for Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome - BILLABLE CODE

  • K22.7 for Barrett's esophagus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.70 for Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia - BILLABLE CODE

  • K22.71 for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • K22.8 for Other specified diseases of esophagus - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.81 for Esophageal polyp - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.82 for Esophagogastric junction polyp - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.89 for Other specified disease of esophagus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K22.9 for Disease of esophagus, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • esophageal varices I85

Patient Education


Esophagus Disorders

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.

The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.

Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.

Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.