ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for esophagogastric incompetency
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Incompetency, incompetent, incompetence › esophagogastric (junction) (sphincter)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding esophagogastric incompetency
The ICD-10-CM code for esophagogastric incompetency is K22.0 (Achalasia of cardia).
Within K22 (other diseases of esophagus), K22.0 is specifically for Achalasia of cardia. Related codes cover ulcer of esophagus (K22.1), esophageal obstruction (K22.2), perforation of esophagus (K22.3), dyskinesia of esophagus (K22.4), diverticulum of esophagus, acquired (K22.5), Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome (K22.6), Barrett's esophagus (K22.7), other specified diseases of esophagus (K22.8) and 1 more.
Don't report K22.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: congenital cardiospasm (Q39.5).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K22.0)
- congenital cardiospasm (Q39.5)
Common questions about esophagogastric incompetency ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for esophagogastric incompetency?
- K22.0 — Achalasia of cardia.
Is K22.0 billable?
- Yes. K22.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K22.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K22.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K22.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. K22.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.