K92.2 vs R12
K92.2 (Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified) compared with R12 (Heartburn), 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. R12 carries an Excludes2 note covering K92.2: “gastrointestinal hemorrhage (K92.0-K92.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K92.2Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified | R12Heartburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) |
| Definition | Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K92.2). | Heartburn is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (R12). |
| Includes | Gastric hemorrhage NOS Intestinal hemorrhage NOS | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources