K21

Non-billable

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

K21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K21.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • newborn esophageal reflux (P78.83)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K21?
K21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gastro-esophageal reflux disease". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K21 a billable code?
No — K21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K21.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K21?
K21 has 2 more specific child codes, including K21.0, K21.9.
What is excluded from K21?
Excludes1 (not coded here): newborn esophageal reflux (P78.83).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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