K22.70 – Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K22.70
Code
K22.70 (claims format: K2270)
Description
Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
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 › K22.7

Notes for K22.70

Applicable to:
  • Barrett's esophagus NOS

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.-)

K22.7 – Barrett's esophagus

Applicable to:
  • Barrett's disease
  • Barrett's syndrome
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • Barrett's ulcer (K22.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-)

Block K20-K31

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • hiatus hernia (K44.-)

Index terms for K22.70

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

Related codes in K22.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K22.70?

K22.70 is the ICD-10-CM code for barrett's esophagus without dysplasia, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).

Is K22.70 a billable code?

Yes. K22.70 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K22.70 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.