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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Erosive Esophagitis

ICD-10 Coding for Erosive Esophagitis

K20.0
K21.0
K20.01

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

Also Known as:
Reflux Esophagitis
Inflammatory Esophagitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Erosive Esophagitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Erosive Esophagitis

Use ICD-10 code K20.0 for erosive esophagitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Erosive esophagitis

Billable Code
K20.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopic findings of erosions without GERD symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Erosive esophagitis without GERD

Important Notes

  • • Ensure GERD is not assumed without documentation.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

Non-Billable
K21.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Document GERD symptoms and esophagitis linkage.

Erosive esophagitis with bleeding

Non-Billable
K20.01
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Erosive esophagitis with documented bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bleeding is documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for erosive esophagitis?

The ICD-10 code for erosive esophagitis without GERD is K20.0. If GERD is confirmed, use K21.0.

How do you code erosive esophagitis with bleeding?

Use ICD-10 code K20.01 for erosive esophagitis with documented bleeding.

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