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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Barrett's Esophagus

ICD-10 Coding for Barrett's Esophagus

K22.70
K22.710

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for barrett's esophagus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Barrett's Syndrome
Barrett's Disease
Barrett's Mucosa
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Barrett's Esophagus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Barrett's Esophagus

Use ICD-10 code K22.70 for barrett's esophagus without dysplasia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

Billable Code
K22.70
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia.

Applicable To

  • • Barrett's esophagus without any dysplastic changes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of dysplasia.

Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia

Billable Code
K22.710
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pathology report indicating low-grade dysplasia
  • • Endoscopic findings consistent with Barrett's

Applicable To

  • • Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplastic changes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure pathology report specifies low-grade dysplasia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K21.9

GERD without esophagitis

Use when GERD is the underlying cause of Barrett's esophagus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Barrett's esophagus coded in ICD-10?

Barrett's esophagus is coded under K22.7, with specific codes for dysplasia grades: K22.710 for low-grade and K22.711 for high-grade dysplasia.

What documentation is needed for Barrett's esophagus coding?

Documentation must include endoscopic findings, biopsy results, and specify any dysplasia grade to ensure accurate coding.

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