Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding
ICD-10 K29.20 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of alcoholic gastritis without bleeding.
Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding is characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa due to excessive alcohol consumption. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. The anatomy involved primarily includes the stomach, particularly the gastric lining, which becomes inflamed and irritated due to the toxic effects of alcohol. Disease progression can lead to chronic gastritis, which may result in complications such as gastric ulcers or even gastric cancer if alcohol consumption continues unchecked. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history focusing on alcohol intake, physical examination, and possibly endoscopic evaluation to assess the extent of mucosal damage. Laboratory tests may also be performed to rule out other causes of gastritis and to evaluate liver function, as chronic alcohol use can lead to liver disease, which may complicate the clinical picture.
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
K29.20 specifically covers alcoholic gastritis characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa due to alcohol consumption, without any associated bleeding. It is important to differentiate it from other forms of gastritis and related gastrointestinal disorders.
K29.20 should be used when the patient presents with gastritis symptoms directly attributable to alcohol use, and there is no evidence of bleeding. If bleeding is present, K29.21 should be selected instead.
Documentation should include a detailed history of alcohol consumption, clinical symptoms, and any diagnostic tests performed, such as endoscopy findings or biopsy results that confirm gastritis without bleeding.
