Acute gastritis without bleeding
ICD-10 K29.00 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of acute gastritis without bleeding.
Acute gastritis without bleeding is characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which can result from various factors including infection, irritants (such as alcohol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), and stress. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. The anatomy involved primarily includes the stomach, particularly the gastric lining. Disease progression can vary; while some patients may recover quickly with appropriate treatment, others may experience chronic gastritis if the underlying cause is not addressed. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history, physical examination, and potentially endoscopic evaluation to rule out other gastrointestinal conditions. Laboratory tests may also be utilized to identify infections or other contributing factors. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate acute gastritis from other gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K29.00 specifically covers acute gastritis without any bleeding. This includes cases caused by irritants, infections, or stress-related mucosal disease, but excludes chronic gastritis or gastritis with bleeding.
K29.00 should be used when the patient presents with acute gastritis symptoms without any evidence of bleeding. If bleeding is present, K29.01 should be selected instead.
Documentation should include a detailed patient history, clinical findings, symptom descriptions, and any diagnostic tests performed that support the diagnosis of acute gastritis without bleeding.
