GERD ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for gerd
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is extremely common in primary care. The ICD-10 code K21.0 is for GERD with esophagitis, while K21.9 is for GERD without esophagitis (the most commonly used code). K21.00 and K21.01 further specify with or without bleeding.
Total Codes
5
Billable Codes
3
Categories
1
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for gerd. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (3)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for gerd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acid reflux?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for gerd are K21.9, K21.0, K21.00. There are 5 total codes related to gerd, of which 3 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for gerd?
There are 5 ICD-10-CM codes related to gerd. Of these, 3 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which gerd ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for gerd include: K21.00 (Gastro-esophageal reflux dis with esophagitis, without bleed); K21.01 (Gastro-esophageal reflux dis with esophagitis, with bleed); K21.9 (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is K21.9 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, K21.9 (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis) is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on medical claims.
What are other names for gerd in ICD-10?
GERD may also be referred to as: acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, GERD, reflux disease, gastric reflux. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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