K31.A14 vs K44
K31.A14 (Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia) 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. K31.A14 carries an Excludes2 note covering K44: “hiatus hernia (K44.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K31.A14Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia | 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 | Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K31.A14). | Diaphragmatic hernia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K44). |
| Includes | functional disorders of stomach | hiatus hernia (esophageal) (sliding) paraesophageal hernia acquired hernia congenital [except diaphragmatic or hiatus] hernia |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources