K22.7 ICD-10-CM Code: Barrett's esophagus
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for K22.7 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Barrett's disease
- Barrett's syndrome
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- Barrett's ulcer (K22.1)
- malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-)
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- esophageal varices (I85.-)
- hiatus hernia (K44.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can K22.7 be billed directly?
No. K22.7 (Barrett's esophagus) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to K22.7 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- K22.2 — Esophageal obstruction
- K22.3 — Perforation of esophagus
- K22.4 — Dyskinesia of esophagus
- K22.5 — Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
- K22.6 — Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
- K22.70 — Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K22.71 — Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia
- K22.710 — Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia
- K22.711 — Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia
- K22.719 — Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, unspecified