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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for esophagus metaplasia

K22.7

Barrett's esophagus

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Metaplasia › esophagus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding esophagus metaplasia

The ICD-10-CM code for esophagus metaplasia is K22.7 (Barrett's esophagus).

Within K22 (other diseases of esophagus), K22.7 is specifically for Barrett's esophagus. Related codes cover Achalasia of cardia (K22.0), 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), other specified diseases of esophagus (K22.8) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: K22.70 (without dysplasia) and K22.71 (with dysplasia).

Don't report K22.7 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: Barrett's ulcer (K22.1) and malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K22.7)

  • Barrett's ulcer (K22.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15.-)

Common questions about esophagus metaplasia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for esophagus metaplasia?

K22.7 — Barrett's esophagus (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is K22.7 billable?

No. K22.7 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.