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K22.3

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Perforation of esophagus

Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

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Also Known As

Rupture of esophagus

❌ Excludes1

direct

Cannot be coded with K22.3

  • • traumatic perforation of (thoracic) esophagus (S27.8-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from K22

Rules from parent category K22: Other diseases of esophagus

  • • esophageal varices (I85.-)

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Code Information

CodeK22.3
BillableYes
ParentK22
CategoryDiseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)