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K20.90

Billable

Esophagitis, unspecified without 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 of unknown or unspecified cause, without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; use only when the type of esophagitis cannot be determined or is not documented
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information before defaulting to this unspecified code

Code Hierarchy

└K20Esophagitis└K20.9Esophagitis, unspecified└K20.90Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
└K20.90Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding

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