Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
ICD-10 K29.70 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding.
Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding, is a condition characterized by inflammation of the gastric mucosa without the presence of bleeding. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. The anatomy involved includes the stomach, specifically the gastric lining, which can become inflamed due to various factors including infection (such as Helicobacter pylori), irritants (like NSAIDs or alcohol), or autoimmune responses. Disease progression can vary; while some patients may experience acute gastritis that resolves with treatment, others may develop chronic gastritis, leading to complications such as atrophy of the gastric lining or increased risk of gastric cancer. Diagnostic considerations for K29.70 include patient history, physical examination, and potentially endoscopic evaluation to assess the gastric mucosa. Laboratory tests may also be utilized to identify underlying causes, such as H. pylori infection or autoimmune markers.
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
K29.70 covers unspecified gastritis without bleeding, which may include acute or chronic gastritis not further specified. It does not cover gastritis with bleeding or gastritis due to specific causes like infection or autoimmune disorders.
K29.70 should be used when the gastritis is not specified as acute or chronic, and there is no evidence of bleeding. If the gastritis is linked to a specific cause or has bleeding, more specific codes should be selected.
Documentation should include a detailed patient history, clinical symptoms, results from any diagnostic tests (such as endoscopy or lab tests), and a clear assessment of the absence of bleeding.
