K23
BillableDisorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere
K23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are esophagus disorders? Esophagus disorders are problems with how your esophagus works. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You usually don't notice it unless you swallow something too big, hot, or cold. You might also notice it if something is wrong. When that happens, you might feel pain or have trouble swallowing (dysphagia). What causes esophagus disorders? The…
Read more about Esophagus Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Code first
- •underlying disease, such as:
- •congenital syphilis (A50.5)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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