ICD-10-CM K21.01: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

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About ICD-10-CM Code K21.01 (Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis)

ICD-10-CM code K21.01 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K21.01 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K21.01 - Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis related to bleeding.