K20.9 Esophagitis, unspecified

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applies from K20 Esophagitis

Excludes1 (never code together)

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

Excludes2 (not included here)

• eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)

Use additional code

• code to identify:
• alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Codes under K20.9

• K20.90 Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
• K20.91 Esophagitis, unspecified with bleeding

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 530.10 Esophagitis, unspecified (approximate)
• 530.12 Acute esophagitis (approximate)

Nearby codes

• K20 Esophagitis
• K20.0 Eosinophilic esophagitis
• K20.8 Other esophagitis
• K20.80 Other esophagitis without bleeding
• K20.81 Other esophagitis with bleeding
• K20.9 Esophagitis, unspecified (this code)
• K20.90 Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
• K20.91 Esophagitis, unspecified with bleeding