K21.9 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to K21.9 ICD 10 code
- C - Cardiochalasia
- C - Chalasia (cardiac sphincter)
- G - GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- R - Reflux
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K21.9 ICD10 Code:
- K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
- K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- K21 Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K21.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K21.9 ICD 10 code
Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.
You may feel a burning in the chest or throat called heartburn. Sometimes, you can taste stomach fluid in the back of the mouth. If you have these symptoms more than twice a week, you may have GERD. You can also have GERD without having heartburn. Your symptoms could include a dry cough, asthma symptoms, or trouble swallowing.
Anyone, including infants and children, can have GERD. If not treated, it can lead to more serious health problems. In some cases, you might need medicines or surgery. However, many people can improve their symptoms by:
- Avoiding alcohol and spicy, fatty or acidic foods that trigger heartburn
- Eating smaller meals
- Not eating close to bedtime
- Losing weight if needed
- Wearing loose-fitting clothes
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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