K22: Other diseases of esophagus
Codes under K22 (Other diseases of esophagus). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| K22.0 | Achalasia of cardia | ✓ |
| K22.0 | Achalasia of cardia | ✓ |
| K22.1 | Ulcer of esophagus | — |
| K22.1 | Ulcer of esophagus | — |
| K22.2 | Esophageal obstruction | ✓ |
| K22.2 | Esophageal obstruction | ✓ |
| K22.3 | Perforation of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.3 | Perforation of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.4 | Dyskinesia of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.4 | Dyskinesia of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.5 | Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired | ✓ |
| K22.5 | Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired | ✓ |
| K22.6 | Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome | ✓ |
| K22.6 | Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome | ✓ |
| K22.7 | Barrett's esophagus | — |
| K22.7 | Barrett's esophagus | — |
| K22.8 | Other specified diseases of esophagus | — |
| K22.8 | Other specified diseases of esophagus | — |
| K22.9 | Disease of esophagus, unspecified | ✓ |
| K22.9 | Disease of esophagus, unspecified | ✓ |
| K22.10 | Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding | ✓ |
| K22.10 | Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding | ✓ |
| K22.11 | Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding | ✓ |
| K22.11 | Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding | ✓ |
| K22.70 | Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.70 | Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.71 | Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia | — |
| K22.71 | Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia | — |
| K22.81 | Esophageal polyp | ✓ |
| K22.81 | Esophageal polyp | ✓ |
| K22.82 | Esophagogastric junction polyp | ✓ |
| K22.82 | Esophagogastric junction polyp | ✓ |
| K22.89 | Other specified disease of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.89 | Other specified disease of esophagus | ✓ |
| K22.710 | Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.710 | Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.711 | Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.711 | Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia | ✓ |
| K22.719 | Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, unspecified | ✓ |
| K22.719 | Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K22?
K22 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other diseases of esophagus. It contains 40 more specific diagnosis codes, 32 of which are billable.
Is K22 a billable code?
No — K22 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example K22.0 — Achalasia of cardia). 32 of the 40 codes under K22 are billable.
What codes fall under K22?
K22 includes K22.0, K22.0, K22.1, K22.1, K22.2, plus 35 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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