K22.7 – Barrett's esophagus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K22.7

Code: K22.7 (claims format: K227)
Description: Barrett's esophagus
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under K22.7

K22.7 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K22.70 – Barrett's esophagus without dysplasiaBillable
K22.71 – Barrett's esophagus with dysplasiaHeader (more codes below)

Notes for K22.7

Applicable to:

Barrett's disease
Barrett's syndrome

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Barrett's ulcer (K22.1)
malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-)

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 K22.7

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Metaplasia, esophagus

Related codes in K22

K22.0 – Achalasia of cardiaBillable
K22.1 – Ulcer of esophagusHeader
K22.2 – Esophageal obstructionBillable
K22.3 – Perforation of esophagusBillable
K22.4 – Dyskinesia of esophagusBillable
K22.5 – Diverticulum of esophagus, acquiredBillable
K22.6 – Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndromeBillable
K22.8 – Other specified diseases of esophagusHeader
K22.9 – Disease of esophagus, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K22.7?

K22.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for barrett's esophagus, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).

Is K22.7 a billable code?

No. K22.7 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K22.7 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.