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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Reflux Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Reflux Disease

K21.00
K21.01
K21.9

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

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

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

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

  • • Presence of esophagitis confirmed by endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopy findings are documented to support esophagitis diagnosis.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

Billable Code
K21.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopy showing esophagitis with bleeding
  • • Clinical signs of bleeding such as hematemesis

Applicable To

  • • GERD with esophagitis and bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Document bleeding explicitly to support this code.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Billable Code
K21.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical diagnosis of GERD without endoscopic confirmation of esophagitis

Applicable To

  • • GERD without esophagitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lack of esophagitis is documented.

Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

Non-Billable
K22.71
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

Applicable To

  • • Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia

Important Notes

  • • Document biopsy results to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J98.01

Acute bronchospasm

Use if GERD is causing respiratory complications.

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 with Barrett's esophagus?

Code K22.71 is used for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, alongside GERD codes like K21.00 or K21.01.

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