K22.5Billable
Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
- 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 cardiaYesK22.1Ulcer of esophagusK22.10Ulcer of esophagus without bleedingYesK22.11Ulcer of esophagus with bleedingYesK22.2Esophageal obstructionYesK22.3Perforation of esophagusYesK22.4Dyskinesia of esophagusYesK22.6Gastro-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 K22.5?
K22.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired.
Is K22.5 a billable code?
Yes. K22.5 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K22.5 in?
K22.5 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K22.5 become effective?
K22.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K22.5?
K22.5 belongs to category K22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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