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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for GERD with Esophagitis

ICD-10 Coding for GERD with Esophagitis

K21.00
K21.01
K21.9

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for GERD with Esophagitis

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

Billable Code
K21.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • EGD findings showing esophagitis
  • • pH monitoring confirming acid reflux

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'esophagitis' to use this code

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

Billable Code
K21.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • EGD showing active bleeding
  • • Documentation of hematemesis or melena

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis and bleeding

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Normal EGD
  • • Symptom relief with PPIs

Applicable To

  • • GERD without esophagitis
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K22.70

Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia

Use when biopsy confirms intestinal metaplasia

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you code GERD without esophagitis?

Use ICD-10 code K21.9 for gastroesophageal reflux disease without esophagitis.

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