icd 9 code for k21.9

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K21.9 - Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis. 530.81 - Esophageal reflux. The General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) is a useful tool for code to code translation for both ICD-10 and ICD-9 code sets.

K21. 9 converts to ICD-9-CM: 530.81 - Esophageal reflux
Esophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic condition in which stomach contents and acid rise up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications.
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What diagnosis code is K21 9?

ICD-10 code: K21. 9 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease without oesophagitis.

What is the ICD-10 code for omeprazole?

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What is the ICD-10 code for Laryngopharyngeal reflux?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K21 K21.

Is K21 0 a valid code?

ICD-10 Code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis- K21. 0- Codify by AAPC.

What is ICD-10 code for medication management?

ICD-10-PCS GZ3ZZZZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.

What is the ICD-10 code for medication?

ICD-10 Code for Other long term (current) drug therapy- Z79. 899- Codify by AAPC.

What is the difference between Laryngopharyngeal reflux and GERD?

When acid repeatedly “refluxes” from the stomach into the esophagus alone, it is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, if the stomach acid travels up the esophagus and spills into the throat or voice box (called the pharynx/larynx), it is known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).

What is Laryngopharyngeal?

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a condition in which acid that is made in the stomach travels up the esophagus (swallowing tube) and gets to the throat.

What does LPR mean in medical terms?

LPR stands for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. LPR is sometimes called “silent reflux” because it does not cause the traditional reflux symptoms of heartburn or indigestion.

What is the ICD-10 code for sleep apnea?

33 – Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Adult) (Pediatric) ICD-Code G47. 33 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Adult) (pediatric).

What is ICD-10 code for chronic inflammation gastroesophageal junction?

Other specified diseases of esophagus The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K22. 8 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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ICD-10 Code for Allergic rhinitis, unspecified- J30. 9- Codify by AAPC.

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

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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 .

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