ICD-10 K22.2
Billable / SpecificEsophageal obstruction
About ICD-10-CM K22.2
ICD-10-CM code K22.2 represents Esophageal obstruction. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K22). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K22.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under K22.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Compression of esophagus
- Constriction of esophagus
- Stenosis of esophagus
- Stricture of esophagus
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with K22.2. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)
Medicare LCD Coverage for K22.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K22.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K22.2.
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K22.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 43753 Gastrostomy tube placement Gastroenterology
Convert K22.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| K22.2 | 5303 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K22.2
Other codes in section K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).
ICD-10 K22.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K22.2 billable? +
Yes, K22.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to K22.2? +
ICD-10 K22.2 includes: Compression of esophagus; Constriction of esophagus; Stenosis of esophagus, and 1 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for K22.2? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with K22.2): congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K22.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with K22.2 include: 43753.
What ICD-9 codes does K22.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K22.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5303. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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