2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.70Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K20-K31›K22
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
K22.70 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia. 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. Coders also document this condition as Barrett's esophagus. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Esophageal disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Quality Payment Program MeasuresBilling
Medicare quality measures that can apply when K22.70 is part of the patient record.
Barrett's Esophagus
High Priority: NO
Measure Type: Process
Submission Methods: Claims, Registry
Description: Percentage of esophageal biopsy reports that document the presence of Barrett's mucosa that also include a statement about dysplasia.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Barrett's esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus with esophagitis
- Long segment Barrett's esophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of distal third of esophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of lower third of esophagus due to Barrett esophagus
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
- Short segment Barrett's esophagus
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Barrett's esophagus NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- esophagus - K22.70
- without dysplasia - K22.70
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Barrett's
- esophagus
- Barrett's
- esophagus
- without dysplasia
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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 K22.70 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About K22.70Overview
Is K22.70 (Barrett's esophagus) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does K22.70 group to?
When Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia 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 K22.70?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia converts to ICD-9-CM 530.85 (Barrett's esophagus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
