Reader Question:
Is There Such A Condition As NERD?
Published on Fri Jun 10, 2011
Question:
My physician's notes indicated the patient, who was in for an EGD, has NERD. I'm not really sure what he means. What is the code for it?Colorado Subscriber
Answer:
NERD stands for nonerosive reflux disease. Essentially, it's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn, without visible damage to the mucous membrane. The correct code to report NERD is 530.81 (
Other specified disorders of esophagus; esophageal reflux). Don't confuse it with another code commonly used for GERD, 530.11 (
Esophagitis; reflux esophagitis), which indicates damage to the esophagus.