ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K22.8
Other specified diseases of esophagus
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K22.8
benign neoplasm of esophagus (D13.0)
benign neoplasm of stomach (D13.1)
- esophageal varices (I85.-)
- Paterson-Kelly syndrome (D50.1)
Hemorrhage of esophagus NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K22.8 (Other specified diseases of esophagus)
ICD-10-CM code K22.8 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 K22.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K22.8 - Other specified 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 specified diseases of esophagus.