2025 GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease ICD 10 Code K21.9
Effective Date: 10/01/2015 To 09/30/2025Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
| CMS-HCC-V24 | CMS-HCC-V28 | RxHCC | Age | Gender | Maternity | Acute or Chronic | MCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Acute | No |
- milk protein see also Allergy, food Z91.011
- gastroesophageal reflux see also Reaction, adverse, food K21.9
- gastroesophageal reflux see also Reaction, adverse, food K21.9
- gastroesophageal reflux(GERD) K21.9
- acid K21.9
- esophageal K21.9
- gastroesophageal K21.9
- cardioesophageal K21.9
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ICD 10?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ICD 10 (K21.9), also known as GERD ICD 10, Acid Reflux Disease ICD 10, Acid Reflux ICD 10, Gastric Reflux ICD 10, or Gastroesophageal Reflux ICD 10, and it is a very common condition in which stomach acid which repeatedly flows into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach, and it is called the esophagus. This can irritate the esophagus lining. GERD is a type of the digestive disorder that majorlty affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach.
Why is GERD ICD 10 Happening?
Gastroesophageal Reflux ICD 10, or Acid Reflux Disease ICD 10 is caused by frequent acid reflux or reflux of nonacidic content from the stomach due to the malfunction of the muscle at the end of the esophagus that does not close properly.
Treatment Options Acid Reflux ICD 10 or Gastric Reflux ICD 10
Lifestyle Changes:
Dietary adjustments, weight management, and avoiding trigger foods.Medications:
Antacids:
Neutralize stomach acid.Acid Reducers:
Reduce acid production.Acid Blockers:
Heal the esophagus.
Diagnostics for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ICD 10
- Upper Endoscopy
- Ambulatory Acid (pH) Probe Test
- X-ray of Upper Digestive System
- Esophageal Manometry
- Transnasal Esophagoscopy
Symptoms for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ICD 10 or GERD ICD 10 Code
There can be several symptoms of this disease, some of them are as follows;
- Burning sensation in the chest (heartburn)
- Backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat
- Upper belly or chest pain
- Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
- Sensation of a lump in the throat