ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for esophagus stricture
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stricture › esophagus”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding esophagus stricture
The ICD-10-CM code for esophagus stricture is K22.2 (Esophageal obstruction). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K22.2.
Within K22 (other diseases of esophagus), K22.2 is specifically for esophageal obstruction. Related codes cover Achalasia of cardia (K22.0), ulcer of esophagus (K22.1), 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 K22.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific esophagus stricture codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K22.2)
- congenital stenosis or stricture of esophagus (Q39.3)
Common questions about esophagus stricture ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for esophagus stricture?
- K22.2 — Esophageal obstruction. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q39.3, A52.79, A50.59.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital esophagus stricture?
- Q39.3 — Congenital stenosis and stricture of esophagus.
What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic esophagus stricture?
- A52.79 — Other symptomatic late syphilis.
Is K22.2 billable?
- Yes. K22.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K22.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K22.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K22.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. K22.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.