K20.80 vs K44
K20.80 (Other esophagitis without bleeding) compared with K44 (Diaphragmatic hernia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K20.80 carries an Excludes2 note covering K44: “hiatus hernia (K44.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K20.80Other esophagitis without bleeding | K44Diaphragmatic hernia | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Other esophagitis without bleeding is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K20.80). | Diaphragmatic hernia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K44). |
| Includes | Abscess of esophagus Other esophagitis NOS | hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding) paraesophageal hernia acquired hernia congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia |
| Use additional code | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources