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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for GERD with Hiatal Hernia

ICD-10 Coding for GERD with Hiatal Hernia

K21.9
K21.0
K44.9

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code K21.9 for gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • GERD symptoms without endoscopic evidence of esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD without esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure GERD symptoms are documented without esophagitis.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis

Non-Billable
K21.0
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Document endoscopic findings of esophagitis.

Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Billable Code
K44.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hiatal hernia without obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hernia is documented without obstruction.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K44.9

Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Use alongside GERD codes when hiatal hernia is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for GERD with hiatal hernia?

The ICD-10 codes for GERD with hiatal hernia are K21.9 for GERD without esophagitis and K44.9 for hiatal hernia without obstruction.

How do you code GERD with esophagitis and hiatal hernia?

Use K21.0 for GERD with esophagitis and K44.9 for hiatal hernia without obstruction. Ensure endoscopic confirmation of esophagitis.

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