K22
Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Rankcategory
Description
Other diseases of esophagus
About ICD-10-CM code K22
The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Other diseases of esophagus at code K22, inside K00-K95 Diseases of the Digestive System, within Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31). You should not submit this code on claims since it lacks billing specificity, use a child code.
Use a more specific code (7 billable, 3 non-billable)
K22.0Achalasia of cardiaK22.1Ulcer of esophagushas subcodesK22.2Esophageal obstructionK22.3Perforation of esophagusK22.4Dyskinesia of esophagusK22.5Diverticulum of esophagus, acquiredK22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndromeK22.7Barrett's esophagushas subcodesK22.8Other specified diseases of esophagushas subcodesK22.9Disease of esophagus, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
CH11 Parent Instructions
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
K20-K31 Parent Instructions
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Instructional Notes
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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