Diagnosis Code

K21 GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: K21

Short Description: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Long Description: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

The code K21 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95)
    • Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
      • Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21)
        • K21 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code K21 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • newborn esophageal reflux (@P78.83*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
K21.0 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis
K21.00 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
K21.01 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding
K21.9 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023