K22.1Header code — not billable
Ulcer of esophagus
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K22
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K22
K22Other diseases of esophagusK22.0Achalasia of cardiaYesK22.10Ulcer of esophagus without bleedingYesK22.11Ulcer of esophagus with bleedingYesK22.2Esophageal obstructionYesK22.3Perforation of esophagusYesK22.4Dyskinesia of esophagusYesK22.5Diverticulum of esophagus, acquiredYesK22.6Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndromeYesK22.7Barrett's esophagusK22.70Barrett's esophagus without dysplasiaYesK22.71Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K22.1?
K22.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Ulcer of esophagus.
Is K22.1 a billable code?
No. K22.1 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K22.1 in?
K22.1 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K22.1 become effective?
K22.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K22.1?
K22.1 belongs to category K22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.