Category K21
Non-Billable Category
FY2027 Dataset
K21: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
Parent Chapter: Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system
Notice on Coding Specificity: Category K21 is a 3-character heading and cannot be reported directly on healthcare claims. You must assign one of the specific child codes listed below.
Specific Child Codes in Category K21
| Code | Official Descriptor | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| K21.00 | Gastro-esophageal reflux dis with esophagitis, without bleed | Billable Code | View Code |
| K21.01 | Gastro-esophageal reflux dis with esophagitis, with bleed | Billable Code | View Code |
| K21.9 | Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis | Billable Code | View Code |
| K21 | Gastro-esophageal reflux disease | Non-Billable | View Code |
| K21.0 | Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis | Non-Billable | View Code |