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.
Official description
K22Other diseases of esophagus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K22 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
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Category K22
Other diseases of esophagus
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Code K22
Other diseases of esophagus
Codes under K22
K22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
K22.0Achalasia of cardiaK22.1Ulcer of esophagusK22.2Esophageal obstructionK22.3Perforation of esophagusK22.4Dyskinesia of esophagusK22.5Diverticulum of esophagus, acquiredK22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndromeK22.7Barrett's esophagusK22.8Other specified diseases of esophagusK22.9Disease of esophagus, unspecifiedNotes 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.-)
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.
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.-).