K22.10
Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
Applicable To
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Ulcer of esophagus NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Esophageal ulcer
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Ulcer of esophagus
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by a circumscribed, inflammatory and necrotic erosive lesion on the mucosal surface of the esophageal wall.
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An ulcerated lesion in the esophageal wall.
Details
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K22.10 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K22.10 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K22.10 – other international versions of ICD-10 K22.10 may differ.