icd 10 code for k21.9

Can K21 9 be primary diagnosis?

Upper GI (gastrointestinal) procedures (74240-74250) are the common procedures performed in when the patient comes with symptoms of GERD diagnosis. GERD ICD 10 code, K21. 9, is the most commonly coded primary diagnosis for these procedures.Feb 18, 2022

What is the CPT code for K21 9?

ICD-10-CM Code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis K21. 9.

What is K21?

K21 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

What is the ICD 10 code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis?

ICD-10 | Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis (K21. 9)

Is K21 9 a billable code?

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.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for osteoporosis?

ICD-Code M81. 0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Age-Related Osteoporosis without Current Pathological Fracture. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 733.

What ICD-10 code is K21?

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease K21-

Is K21 00 a valid diagnosis code?

K21. 00 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. 00 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for K21 0?

ICD-10-CM Code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis K21. 0.

What is the ICD-9 code for GERD?

ICD-9 code 530.81 for Esophageal reflux is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM (530-539).

What is Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis?

Overview. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus. GERD affects people of all ages—from infants to older adults. People with asthma are at higher risk of developing GERD.

What is Laryngopharyngeal?

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a condition in which acid that is made in the stomach travels up the esophagus (swallowing tube) and gets to the throat. Symptoms include sore throat and an irritated larynx (voice box). Treatments consist mostly of lifestyle changes.Sep 20, 2018

The ICD code K21 is used to code Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, acid reflux disease, or reflux (in babies and young children) is a chronic condition of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus (chronic reflux).

Coding Notes for K21.9 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K21.9 - Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K21.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 530.81 was previously used, K21.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is the ICd 10 code for gastroesophageal reflux disease?

K21.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: