2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.10Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K20-K31›K22

ICD-10-CM K22.10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K22.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ulcer of esophagus without bleeding. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 380 through 382. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Esophageal disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K22.10
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
Short Description
Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K22.1
Ulcer of esophagus

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
CategoryK22Other diseases of esophagus
This CodeK22.10Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bacterial ulcer of esophagus
  • Barrett's ulcer of esophagus
  • Cushing ulcer
  • Cushing ulcer of esophagus
  • Eosinophilic ulcer of esophagus
  • Erosive esophagitis
  • Esophageal erosions
  • Esophageal ulcer caused by aspirin
  • Fungal ulcer of esophagus
  • Infective ulcer of esophagus
  • Parasitic infection causing ulcer of esophagus
  • Protozoal ulcer of esophagus
  • Stress ulceration of esophagus
  • Ulcer of esophagus
  • Ulcer of esophagus caused by ingestion of corrosive chemical
  • Ulcer of esophagus caused by ingestion of medicine
  • Ulcer of esophagus caused by radiation
  • Ulcer of esophagus caused by thermal agent
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to allergic disorder
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to disorder of immune system
  • Ulcerative esophagitis
  • Viral ulcer of esophagus

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Ulcer of esophagus NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Barrett's
      • ulcer
    • Barrett's
      • ulcer
        • without bleeding
    • Erosion
      • esophagus
    • Esophagitis(acute) (alkaline) (chemical) (chronic) (infectional) (necrotic) (peptic) (postoperative) (without bleeding)
      • ulcerative
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • Barrett's (esophagus)
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • cardia
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • cardioesophageal (peptic)
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • esophagus (peptic)
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • esophagus (peptic)
        • due to
          • aspirin
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • esophagus (peptic)
        • due to
          • ingestion of chemical or medicament
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • esophagus (peptic)
        • fungal
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • esophagus (peptic)
        • infective
    • Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative
      • peptic (site unspecified)
        • esophagus

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG004
Esophageal disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert K22.10 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
530.20 Ulc esophagus w/o bleed
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K22.10Overview

Is K22.10 (Ulcer of esophagus) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ulcer of esophagus without bleeding on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K22.10 group to?

When ulcer of esophagus without bleeding is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 380, 381, 382, with relative weights from 0.8006 to 1.9622 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K22.10?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ulcer of esophagus without bleeding converts to ICD-9-CM 530.20 (ulc esophagus w/o bleed). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.