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K20Esophagitis

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionDiseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • erosion of esophagus (K22.1-)
  • esophagitis with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.0-)
  • reflux esophagitis (K21.0-)
  • ulcerative esophagitis (K22.1-)

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Subcategories (3)

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