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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acid Reflux Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Acid Reflux Disease

K21.0
K21.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acid reflux disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acid Reflux Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acid Reflux Disease

Use ICD-10 code K21.0 for gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

Non-Billable
K21.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Endoscopic evidence of esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD with inflammation of the esophagus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopic findings are documented to support esophagitis.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Diagnosis of GERD without endoscopic evidence of esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD without inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Document symptoms and lack of esophagitis to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K22.71

Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

Use if Barrett's esophagus is confirmed with dysplasia.

R12

Heartburn

Use if heartburn is a prominent symptom without confirmed GERD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acid reflux disease?

The ICD-10 code for acid reflux disease with esophagitis is K21.0, and without esophagitis is K21.9.

How do you code GERD with esophagitis?

Code K21.0 is used for GERD with esophagitis, requiring endoscopic confirmation of esophagitis.

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