DOCUMENTING GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX (K21.9)

[Pages:1]DOCUMENTING GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX (K21.9)

? Document the presence of esophagitis, any inflammation, irritation or swelling of the esophagus

? ICD-10 codes differentiate by noting "with esophagitis" or "without esophagitis" ? ICD-10 includes code for newborn esophageal reflux

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