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K22.8

Non-Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified diseases of esophagus

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
K22.81Esophageal polypK22.82Esophagogastric junction polypK22.89Other specified disease of esophagus
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • esophageal varices (I85.-)
  • Paterson-Kelly syndrome (D50.1)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
View CH11 NotesView K20-K31 NotesView K22 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
K22Other diseases of esophagus
K22.8Other specified diseases of esophagusNot billable
K22.81Esophageal polypBillable
K22.82Esophagogastric junction polypBillable
K22.89Other specified disease of esophagusBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K22.8:

categoryK22
Other diseases of esophagus
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blockK20-K31
Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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Code History

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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