K20Non-billable (header)

Esophagitis

Related Codes· Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

K21Gastro-esophageal reflux diseaseK22Other diseases of esophagusK23Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhereK25Gastric ulcerK26Duodenal ulcerK27Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

Sub-codes of K20(3)

K20 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

K20.0Eosinophilic esophagitis✓ BillableK20.8Other esophagitisHeaderK20.9Esophagitis, unspecifiedHeader

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •erosion of esophagus (K22.1-)
  • •esophagitis with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.0-)
  • •reflux esophagitis (K21.0-)
  • •ulcerative esophagitis (K22.1-)

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)

Notes

  • ℹcode to identify:
  • ℹalcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Code Hierarchy

┌11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)├K20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)├K20Esophagitis
└K20Esophagitis

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