ICD-10-CM K22: Other diseases of esophagus

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K22

Other diseases of esophagus

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K22

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital cardiospasm (Q39.5)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

Barrett's esophagus (K22.7-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

traumatic perforation of (thoracic) esophagus (S27.8-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

cardiospasm (K22.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

diverticulum of esophagus (congenital) (Q39.6)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • Barrett's ulcer (K22.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign neoplasm of esophagus (D13.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign neoplasm of stomach (D13.1)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

esophageal varices (I85.-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

bleeding esophageal varices (I85.01, I85.11)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • esophageal varices (I85.-)
  • Paterson-Kelly syndrome (D50.1)
Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Achalasia NOS
  • Cardiospasm
Inclusion Terms
  • Barrett's ulcer
  • Erosion of esophagus
  • Fungal ulcer of esophagus
  • Peptic ulcer of esophagus
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of chemicals
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of drugs and medicaments
  • Ulcerative esophagitis
Inclusion Terms

Ulcer of esophagus NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Compression of esophagus
  • Constriction of esophagus
  • Stenosis of esophagus
  • Stricture of esophagus
Inclusion Terms

Rupture of esophagus

Inclusion Terms
  • Corkscrew esophagus
  • Diffuse esophageal spasm
  • Spasm of esophagus
Inclusion Terms

Esophageal pouch, acquired

Inclusion Terms

Mallory-Weiss syndrome

Inclusion Terms
  • Barrett's disease
  • Barrett's syndrome
Inclusion Terms

Barrett's esophagus NOS

Inclusion Terms

Hemorrhage of esophagus NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K22):

About ICD-10-CM Code K22 (Other diseases of esophagus)

ICD-10-CM code K22 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K22 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K22 - Other diseases of esophagus. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other diseases of esophagus.