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Should You Code GERD Separately From Barrett’s Esophagus?

Published on Wed Sep 02, 2026

Question: I have an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) report documenting Barrett’s esophagus without dysplasia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Should I report both diagnoses or is GERD considered inherent to Barrett’s esophagus? New York Subscriber Answer: When the physician documents both Barrett’s esophagus and GERD, you generally should report both — when each condition meets the ICD-10-CM reporting requirements. Do not assume [...]
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