GERD ICD 10 Codes and guidelines:
GERD ICD 10 Codes | Description |
K21.9 | GERD |
K21.00 | GERD With esophagitis without bleeding |
K21.01 | GERD With esophagitis with bleeding |
P78.83 | Neonatal esophageal reflux |
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ICD-10-CM Code. K21.9. K21.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis . It is found in the 2022 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 . The use of ICD-10 code K21.9 can also apply to:
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F44.5 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions. Dissociative convulsions; Seizures, psychogenic; Conversion disorder with attacks or seizures; Dissociative convulsions. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F44.5. Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions.
Why ICD-10 codes are important
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis K21. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K21. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
- K21.9 (gastro-esophageal reflux disease. without esophagitis)
R12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R12 became effective on October 1, 2021.
CPT® 91034, Under Gastroesophageal Reflux Test Studies The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 91034 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Gastroesophageal Reflux Test Studies.
ICD-10-CM Code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis K21. 0.
Z12. 11: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the colon.
ICD-10 code: K21. 9 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease without oesophagitis.
Reflux esophagitis is defined as inflammation of the esophageal mucosa secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the stomach contents reflux into the esophagus or beyond (oral cavity, larynx, or the lungs), causing troublesome symptoms and complications.
An endoscopy with biopsy is one of the most common tests physicians use to confirm a diagnosis of GERD. To have the procedure, you may first need a referral from your primary care physician to see a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist will examine your esophagus and may take a tissue sample for testing.
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ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K21 K21.
ICD-Code I10 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Essential (Primary) Hypertension.
Corresponding codes for GERD can be found in Chapter 11 (Diseases of the digestive system) of the ICD-10-CM manual and falls in the range from K00 to K95. The different stages are assigned separate codes such as chronic GERD ICD 10, suspected GERD, and severe GERD ICD 10.
Diagnosing GERD and then the subsequent treatment is dependent upon an individual’s GERD stage. Due to the fact that reflux disease is a progressive condition, the stage is determined by the severity of reflux of the esophagus.
Frequent acid reflux is the major cause of GERD. The stomach acid flows back into the esophagus when the sphincter (a band of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that allows liquid and food to flow into your stomach), acts abnormally and gets weak.
ICD-10 (short for International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition) is a clinical documentation and cataloging system owned by the World Health organization which consists of thousands of codes, where each code represents critical information about the different diseases, findings, causes of injuries, symptoms, possible treatments, and epidemiology, playing a vital role in enabling advancements in clinical treatment and medication..
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive system disorder in which the stomach acid flows back to esophagus. This can damage the tissue lining of esophagus and makes it difficult to pass food. It is a common digestive system disorder affecting millions of people throughout the world.
Dyspepsia –Some patients may also feel stomach discomfort, bloating, burping or nausea. Chest pain –This symptom can get confused with cardiac chest pain. So, chest pain ICD should be coded if not mentioned as related to reflux.