Mary presents to the emergency department with complaints of chest pain. Myocardial infarction is ruled out, however gastrointestinal studies indicate Mary is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Mary is given medication to relieve her symptoms and instructed to follow up with her physician.

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The diagnosis given in the scenario is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which falls under ICD-10 code 530.81. No other diagnosis is mentioned, so there is no need to include additional codes.

Mary Presents to the Emergency Department with Complaints of Chest