U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

K22.4 ICD-10-CM Code: Dyskinesia 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

K22.4

Dyskinesia of esophagus

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

Classification

Where K22.4 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 K22.4

    Dyskinesia of esophagus

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Corkscrew esophagus
  • Diffuse esophageal spasm
  • Spasm of esophagus

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K22.4.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K22.4.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • cardiospasm (K22.0)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for K22.4.

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 K22.4 mean?

K22.4 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dyskinesia of esophagus.”

Is K22.4 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, K22.4 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is K22.4 located in ICD-10-CM?

K22.4 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 K22.4?

Its listed inclusion terms are Corkscrew esophagus; Diffuse esophageal spasm; Spasm of esophagus. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cardiospasm (K22.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related K22 codes

K22.0

Achalasia of cardia

K22.1

Ulcer of esophagus

K22.2

Esophageal obstruction

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