Preauricular cyst. 1  ICD-9-CM 744.47 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 744.47 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
The most common silent reflux symptoms are hoarseness, chronic cough, throat-clearing, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, sore or burning throat, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, snoring, sleep apnea, bad breath, tooth decay, asthma, and COPD.
10 Signs and Symptoms of G.E.R.D. (Acid Reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as âacid refluxâ, is a chronic symptom of damage to the mucus membrane lining of the stomach or the throat. GERD happens when stomach acid or bile is expelled into the esophagus over time. Although acid reflux is common, it is not always easy to diagnose because it resembles the symptoms of many other conditions, but it can be more serious than you might believe.