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K22.70 — Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
K22.70
What this code means
Barrett's oesophagus is a change in the gullet lining from long-term acid reflux that raises cancer risk; here without dysplasia.
Also called: barretts esophagus, barrett oesophagus.
When this code is used
Used for Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code K22.70 belongs to Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system, which covers codes K00–K95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
Related symptoms
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code K22.70?
K22.70 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia”. Barrett's oesophagus is a change in the gullet lining from long-term acid reflux that raises cancer risk; here without dysplasia.
When is code K22.70 used?
Used for Barrett's oesophagus without dysplasia. It belongs to Chapter 11 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the digestive system).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.