2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.82Esophagogastric junction polyp
ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K20-K31›K22
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
K22.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for esophagogastric junction polyp. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 391 through 392. Coders also document this condition as gastric polyp. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Esophageal disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Gastric polyp
- Gastroesophagitis
- Inflammatory esophagogastric polyp
- Polyp of cardioesophageal junction
- Polyp of esophagus
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- benign neoplasm of stomach D13.1
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- esophagogastric junction - K22.82
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Polyp, polypus
- esophagogastric junction
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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Code History & ChangesHistory
Replacement K22.82 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- K22.8 - Other specified diseases of esophagus
Questions About K22.82Overview
Is K22.82 (Other specified diseases of esophagus) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report esophagogastric junction polyp on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does K22.82 group to?
When esophagogastric junction polyp is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 391, 392, with relative weights from 0.7796 to 1.2683 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
