K20
Esophagitis
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with K20
- erosion of esophagus (K22.1-)
- esophagitis with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.0-)
- reflux esophagitis (K21.0-)
- ulcerative esophagitis (K22.1-)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- K52.81 - eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
