K22.1 Ulcer of esophagus

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Ulcer of esophagus is K22.1 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
K20-K31: Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
Category K22
21 codes (16 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Excludes1
Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with K22.1.
  • Barrett's esophagus (K22.7-)
Code First
  • poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
Use Additional Code
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms

  • Barrett's ulcer
  • Erosion of esophagus
  • Fungal ulcer of esophagus
  • Peptic ulcer of esophagus
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of chemicals
  • Ulcer of esophagus due to ingestion of drugs and medicaments
  • Ulcerative esophagitis

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.11

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

Parent Code

K22 Other diseases of esophagus

More Specific Codes

K22.10 Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding K22.11 Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding

Related Codes in K22

K22 Other diseases of esophagus K22.0 Achalasia of cardia K22.10 Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding K22.11 Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding 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 K22.7 Barrett's esophagus 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 K22.8 Other specified diseases of esophagus K22.81 Esophageal polyp K22.82 Esophagogastric junction polyp K22.89 Other specified disease of esophagus K22.9 Disease of esophagus, unspecified
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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