K22.2 – Esophageal obstruction
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
ICD-10-CM code
K22.2
- Code
K22.2(claims format:K222)- Description
- Esophageal obstruction
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Parent codes
- K22
Notes for K22.2
Applicable to:
- Compression of esophagus
- Constriction of esophagus
- Stenosis of esophagus
- Stricture of esophagus
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K22 – Other diseases of esophagus
Excludes2 (not included here):
- esophageal varices (I85.-)
Block K20-K31
Excludes2 (not included here):
- hiatus hernia (K44.-)
Index terms for K22.2
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Schatzki's ring
- Esophagostenosis
- Ring, Schatzki's
- Stricture, cardia
- Cicatrix, esophagus
- Stricture, esophagus
- Compression, esophagus
- Constriction, esophagus
- Ring, esophageal, lower
- Stenosis, stenotic, cardia
- Stricture, cardiac, orifice
- Stenosis, stenotic, esophagus
- Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, cardia
- Obstruction, obstructed, obstructive, esophagus
Related codes in K22
- K22.0 – Achalasia of cardiaBillable
- K22.1 – Ulcer of esophagusHeader
- K22.3 – Perforation of esophagusBillable
- K22.4 – Dyskinesia of esophagusBillable
- K22.5 – Diverticulum of esophagus, acquiredBillable
- K22.6 – Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndromeBillable
- K22.7 – Barrett's esophagusHeader
- K22.8 – Other specified diseases of esophagusHeader
- K22.9 – Disease of esophagus, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K22.2?
K22.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for esophageal obstruction, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).
Is K22.2 a billable code?
Yes. K22.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K22.2 belong to?
It belongs to category K22 – Other diseases of esophagus.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.