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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

ICD-10 Coding for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

K21.9

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

Also Known as:
Silent Reflux
Extraesophageal Reflux
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

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

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of laryngoscopic findings supporting LPR
coding:
  • • Absence of documented esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • Esophageal reflux NOS

Important Notes

  • • Do not code J37.0 with K21.9 unless laryngopharyngitis is a separate condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J37.0

Chronic laryngopharyngitis

Use only if laryngopharyngitis is unrelated to LPR.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laryngopharyngeal reflux?

The ICD-10 code for laryngopharyngeal reflux is K21.9, used when there is no esophagitis present.

Can laryngopharyngeal reflux be coded with esophagitis?

If esophagitis is present, use K21.0 for GERD with esophagitis instead of K21.9.

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