ICD-10 Code K22.711 – Barrett’s esophagus with high grade dysplasia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.711 – Barrett’s esophagus with high grade dysplasia
What it is
K22.711 identifies Barrett’s esophagus when pathology shows high-grade dysplasia. It means the normal esophageal lining has changed and the abnormal cells are considered precancerous.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Diagnosis is usually based on endoscopic findings of Barrett’s esophagus plus biopsy-confirmed high-grade dysplasia.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Barrett’s esophagus and pathology confirms high-grade dysplasia in the same encounter or record. It also fits follow-up visits when the documented active diagnosis remains high-grade dysplasia. Check that the documentation supports the specific grade.
Do not use for
Do not use K22.711 for Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia or with low-grade dysplasia. Do not assign it if high-grade dysplasia is only suspected or not confirmed in the record.
Coding tip
Verify the pathology report and the provider’s final diagnosis before assigning K22.711.