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ICD-10/K22.7

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

Barrett's esophagus is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K22.7). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

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

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