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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Reflux

ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Reflux

K21.0
K21.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Reflux

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

  • • Presence of esophagitis confirmed by endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Reflux esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure esophagitis is documented via endoscopy.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms of heartburn or regurgitation without endoscopic evidence of esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD without esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure absence of esophagitis is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

Helicobacter pylori as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when H. pylori is identified as a causal organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastric reflux?

The ICD-10 code for gastric reflux with esophagitis is K21.0, while K21.9 is used for gastric reflux without esophagitis.

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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