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K20.81

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other esophagitis with bleeding

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
K20Esophagitis
K20.8Other esophagitis
K20.81Other esophagitis with bleedingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K20.81:

categoryK20
Esophagitis
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blockK20-K31
Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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Code History

  • FY 2020: This code replaced K20.8 (Other esophagitis)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 368
Major Esophageal Disorders with MCC
DRG 369
Major Esophageal Disorders with CC
DRG 370
Major Esophageal Disorders without CC/MCC

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