What is the ICD 10 CM code for GERD?

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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 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM K21. 9 became effective on October 1, 2019.

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K21. 9 - Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis is a sample topic from the ICD-10-CM.

Additionally, what is Bartletts esophagus? Barretts esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus changes, becoming more like the lining of the small intestine rather than the esophagus. Barretts esophagus is more common in people who have had GERD for a long period of time or who developed it at a young age.

Likewise, what does Gerd stand for?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

What is Grade D esophagitis?

LA grade A (LA-A) esophagitis is defined as ≥1 mucosal breaks not longer than 5 mm, and not extending between the tops of 2 mucosal folds (Fig. 1). In contrast, LA-D esophagitis is defined as ≥1 mucosal breaks involving 75% or more of the esophageal circumference (Fig. 2).