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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastroesophagitis

ICD-10 Coding for Gastroesophagitis

K21.00
K21.01

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

Also Known as:
GERD with esophagitis
Reflux esophagitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastroesophagitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastroesophagitis

Use ICD-10 code K21.00 for gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

Billable Code
K21.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic evidence of esophagitis
  • • Biopsy confirming esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • Reflux esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies esophagitis to avoid defaulting to K21.9.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

Billable Code
K21.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic evidence of bleeding
  • • Clinical signs of bleeding such as hematemesis

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis and bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Document bleeding explicitly to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if H. pylori infection is documented as a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastroesophagitis?

The ICD-10 code for gastroesophagitis is K21.00 for GERD with esophagitis without bleeding, and K21.01 for GERD with esophagitis with bleeding.

How do you document GERD with esophagitis?

Document GERD with esophagitis by including symptoms, endoscopy findings, and biopsy results. Ensure specific terms like 'erosions' or 'inflammation' are noted.

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