What ICD-10 code would you assign for GERD? Explain your rationale for your answer.

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According to ICD-10 code GERD is coded as K21.

It also classified as K21.0 is GERD with esophagitis and K21.9 is GERD without esophagitis.

Reason: GERD is a digestive disorder resulted from weak lower esophageal sphincter.

According to ICD-10 code , K00- K95 for digestive system disorder. K20- K31 is used for the disease of esophagus,stomach, and deodenum.

K21 is code for GERD.

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