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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Conditions

ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Conditions

K21.0
K21.9

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

Also Known as:
GERD
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophagitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Conditions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Esophageal Conditions

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:
  • • Presence of both GERD symptoms and esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD with inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopic and biopsy evidence is documented.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Typical GERD symptoms without endoscopic inflammation

Applicable To

  • • GERD without inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure GERD symptoms are documented without evidence of esophagitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.13

Epigastric pain

Use to document associated symptoms.

R12

Heartburn

Use to document associated symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for GERD with esophagitis?

The ICD-10 code for GERD with esophagitis is K21.0, used when both GERD symptoms and esophagitis are confirmed.

How do you code GERD without esophagitis?

Use ICD-10 code K21.9 for GERD without esophagitis, applicable when GERD symptoms are present but no esophagitis is confirmed.

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