tci E/M Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 4

ICD-10: Be Ready for 2 GERD K Codes in October

Rely on the note to get information you need to choose either K21.0 or K21.9.Rely on the note to get information you need to choose either K21.0 or K21.9. If your office sees patients who complain of acid reflux and heartburn frequently, you will want to get comfortable with the new coding changes with ICD-10 in October. ICD-9: You currently use ICD-9 530.81 (Esophageal reflux) on your gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) claims. ICD-10: This fall, the one ICD-9 code will break out into two ICD-10 codes, depending on whether or not the patient...

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