K21.9

Billable

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

K21.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K21
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is GERD? Sometimes, after eating a large meal or lying down too soon after eating, you might feel acid coming up into your throat. This is called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It happens when the muscle at the end of your esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach) doesn't close properly. Stomach contents can then move back up and irritate the esophagus. Having reflux occasionally is…

Read more about GERD at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Esophageal reflux NOS

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K21.9?
K21.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K21.9 a billable code?
Yes — K21.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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