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K21.01

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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

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

What This Code Means

Acid reflux disease causing inflammation of the esophagus, with active bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •The fifth character '1' indicates bleeding; ensure both GERD with esophagitis and bleeding are documented
  • •Consider coding for hemorrhage severity and any interventions performed

Code Hierarchy

└K21Gastro-esophageal reflux disease└K21.0Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis└K21.01Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding
└K21.01Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

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