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K22.2

✓ Billable

Esophageal obstruction

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

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Also Known As

Compression of esophagusConstriction of esophagusStenosis of esophagusStricture of esophagus

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with K22.2

  • • congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from K22

Rules from parent category K22: Other diseases of esophagus

  • • esophageal varices (I85.-)

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Code Information

CodeK22.2
BillableYes
ParentK22
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)