K22.1
Ulcer of esophagus
Non-billableCategory
Code Hierarchy
K22K22.1
Coding Guidelines
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
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used 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)
Specific Codes (2)
Related Codes
K22.0Billable
Achalasia of cardia
K22.2Billable
Esophageal obstruction
K22.3Billable
Perforation of esophagus
K22.4Billable
Dyskinesia of esophagus
K22.5Billable
Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
K22.6Billable
Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome
K22.7Category
Barrett's esophagus
K22.8Category
Other specified diseases of esophagus
K22.9Billable
Disease of esophagus, unspecified
