Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K22.710 is the diagnosis code for Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia. This code falls under the section "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K22.710 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K22.710 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K22.710 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K22.710 is K22.71 ("Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia"). K22.710 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K22.710 is located in Section K20-K31 — "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K22.710 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia is K22.710.
Yes, K22.710 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K22.710 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K22.710 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.