U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

K22 ICD-10-CM Code: Other diseases of esophagus

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

K22

Other diseases of esophagus

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where K22 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

  3. 3

    Category K22

    Other diseases of esophagus

  4. 4

    Code K22

    Other diseases of esophagus

More specific choices

Codes under K22

K22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

K22.0

Achalasia of cardia

K22.1

Ulcer of esophagus

K22.2

Esophageal obstruction

K22.3

Perforation of esophagus

K22.4

Dyskinesia of esophagus

K22.5

Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

K22.6

Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome

K22.7

Barrett's esophagus

K22.8

Other specified diseases of esophagus

K22.9

Disease of esophagus, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for K22.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K22.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K22.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for K22.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • esophageal varices (I85.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code K22 mean?

K22 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other diseases of esophagus.”

Is K22 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. K22 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is K22 located in ICD-10-CM?

K22 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31) (K20–K31), under category K22, Other diseases of esophagus.

What coding notes are listed for K22?

No inclusion terms are listed for K22 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: esophageal varices (I85.-).

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