ICD-10 Code K20.80 – Other esophagitis without bleeding (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K20.80 – Other esophagitis without bleeding
What it is
K20.80 identifies inflammation of the esophagus that does not have bleeding and is not described by a more specific esophagitis code. Use it when the record states other esophagitis without hemorrhage.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly documented findings include pain or discomfort with swallowing, heartburn, or endoscopic evidence of esophageal inflammation without bleeding.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents esophagitis, specifies that bleeding is absent, and does not name a more specific cause or subtype. It also fits cases where the note says “other esophagitis” or similar wording. Check documentation if the cause is reflux, infectious, eosinophilic, or medication-related, because another code may apply.
Do not use for
Do not use K20.80 if the record documents esophagitis with bleeding or a more specific esophagitis diagnosis. Do not assign it when the provider identifies a different underlying condition as the primary code.
Coding tip
Match the code to the provider’s exact wording and confirm that “without bleeding” is documented.