ICD-10 Code K22.89 – Other specified disease of esophagus (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K22.89 – Other specified disease of esophagus
What it is
K22.89 identifies an esophageal disorder that is specified in the record but does not fit a more exact ICD-10-CM code. Use it when documentation names a distinct esophageal condition without a dedicated code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have dysphagia, odynophagia, chest discomfort, reflux-related complaints, or other esophageal symptoms tied to the documented diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use K22.89 when the provider documents a specific esophageal disease and no more precise code is available. It may also apply when the chart states “other specified” or gives a named condition not indexed elsewhere. If the diagnosis is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use K22.89 for common esophageal disorders that have their own codes, such as reflux disease, esophagitis, or motility disorders. Also avoid it when the record only says “esophageal disorder” without further specification.
Coding tip
Code the most specific documented esophageal diagnosis first; use K22.89 only when the note clearly supports an “other specified” condition.