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K20.81

Billable

Other esophagitis with bleeding

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the esophagus from causes other than reflux or eosinophils, with active bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •The fifth character '1' indicates bleeding; ensure bleeding is documented in the clinical record
  • •May require additional coding for blood loss or transfusion if applicable

Code Hierarchy

└K20Esophagitis└K20.8Other esophagitis└K20.81Other esophagitis with bleeding
└K20.81Other esophagitis with bleeding

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