Question

Patient sees his primary care physician for chest pain and regurgitation. the doctorâs diagnosis for the patient is gastroesophageal reflux. what diagnosis code(s) should be reported

Answer 1

The answer to the question above would be ICD-9. This is the diagnostic code that should be reported based on the diagnosis given the patient above experiencing gastroesophageal reflux. Specifically, the condition of the client is under the ICD-9 codes 520-579 which covers diseases affecting the digestive system. This range is based from the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems codes.