K22.5
✓ BillableDiverticulum of esophagus, acquired
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Also Known As
Esophageal pouch, acquired
❌ Excludes1
directCannot be coded with K22.5
- • diverticulum of esophagus (congenital) (Q39.6)
⚠️ Excludes2
inherited from K22Rules from parent category K22: Other diseases of esophagus
- • esophageal varices (I85.-)
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CodeK22.5
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)