K22.8
Non-billableOther specified diseases of esophagus
Other specified diseases of esophagus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •hiatus herniaK44
- •esophageal varicesI85
- •Paterson-Kelly syndromeD50.1
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
K22.0Achalasia of cardia
K22.1Ulcer of esophagus
K22.2Esophageal obstruction
K22.3Perforation of esophagus
K22.4Dyskinesia of esophagus
K22.5Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
K22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
K22.7Barrett's esophagus
K22.9Disease of esophagus, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified diseases of esophagus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified diseases of esophagus is K22.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified diseases of esophagus". K22.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K22.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K22.8 represents “Other specified diseases of esophagus”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K22.8 a billable code?
No, K22.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under K22.8.
What chapter is K22.8 in?
K22.8 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K22.8?
K22.8 has 3 child codes, including: K22.81 (Esophageal polyp), K22.82 (Esophagogastric junction polyp), K22.89 (Other specified disease of esophagus).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K22.8?
K22.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348727. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K22.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified diseases of esophagus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K22.8?
K22.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA2Y (Other specified diseases of oesophagus).
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