2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22Other diseases of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K20-K31›K22

ICD-10-CM K22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

K22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other diseases of esophagus, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K22.0, K22.10, K22.11, and K22.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K22
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other diseases of esophagus
Short Description
Other diseases of esophagus
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
K20-K31
Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
CategoryK22Other diseases of esophagus
This CodeK22Other diseases of esophagus

Specific Coding for Other diseases of esophagusOverview

Non-specific codes like K22 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K22.0 for Achalasia of cardia

  • K22.1 for Ulcer of esophagus

  • Use K22.10 for Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding

  • Use K22.11 for Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding

  • Use K22.2 for Esophageal obstruction

  • Use K22.3 for Perforation of esophagus

  • Use K22.4 for Dyskinesia of esophagus

  • Use K22.5 for Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

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

  • K22.7 for Barrett's esophagus

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

  • K22.71 for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

  • K22.8 for Other specified diseases of esophagus

  • Use K22.81 for Esophageal polyp

  • Use K22.82 for Esophagogastric junction polyp

  • Use K22.89 for Other specified disease of esophagus

  • Use K22.9 for Disease of esophagus, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K22: its own notes plus those printed at block K20-K31 and Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On K22 itself
  • esophageal varices (I85.-)
From Block K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum applies to 106 codes
From Chapter 11 (K00-K95) Diseases of the digestive system applies to 863 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Patient EducationClinical

Esophagus Disorders

Esophagus disorders are problems with how your esophagus works. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You usually don't notice it unless you swallow something too big, hot, or cold. You might also notice it if something is wrong.

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  • What are esophagus disorders?
  • What causes esophagus disorders?
  • What are common esophagus disorders?
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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About K22Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of esophagus?

K22 is the ICD-10-CM category for other diseases of esophagus, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is K22 (Other diseases of esophagus) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other diseases of esophagus, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other diseases of esophagus need a more specific code from this category, such as K22.0, K22.10, and K22.11.