K21.01 – Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K21.01
Code
K21.01 (claims format: K2101)
Description
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding
Short description
Gastro-esophageal reflux dis with esophagitis, with bleed
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block
K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
Parent codes
K21 › K21.0

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K21 – Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • newborn esophageal reflux (P78.83)

Block K20-K31

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • hiatus hernia (K44.-)

Index terms for K21.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K21.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K21.01?

K21.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, with bleeding, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).

Is K21.01 a billable code?

Yes. K21.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K21.01 belong to?

It belongs to category K21 – Gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.