K20

Esophagitis

Cannot Code Together

These codes cannot be used together with the current code, even if both conditions are present.

  • • erosion of esophagus (K22.1-)
  • • esophagitis with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (K21.0-)
  • • reflux esophagitis (K21.0-)
  • • ulcerative esophagitis (K22.1-)

Can Code Together

These codes can be used together with the current code if both conditions are documented.

  • • eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)