ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Bársony syndrome
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bársony (-Polgár) (-Teschendorf) syndrome (corkscrew esophagus)”. Page updated October 2, 2026.
About coding Bársony syndrome
The ICD-10-CM code for Bársony syndrome is K22.4 (Dyskinesia of esophagus).
Within K22 (other diseases of esophagus), K22.4 is specifically for dyskinesia of esophagus. Related codes cover Achalasia of cardia (K22.0), ulcer of esophagus (K22.1), esophageal obstruction (K22.2), perforation of esophagus (K22.3), diverticulum of esophagus, acquired (K22.5), Gastro-esophageal laceration-hemorrhage syndrome (K22.6), Barrett's esophagus (K22.7), other specified diseases of esophagus (K22.8) and 1 more.
Don't report K22.4 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: cardiospasm (K22.0).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K22.4)
- cardiospasm (K22.0)
Common questions about Bársony syndrome ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Bársony syndrome?
- K22.4 — Dyskinesia of esophagus.
Is K22.4 billable?
- Yes. K22.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K22.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K22.4 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K22.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. K22.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.