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DiagnosesPortal Hypertensive Gastropathy

Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy(K31.88, K76.6)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?
Essential facts and insights about Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Anemia due to chronic blood loss
  • Endoscopic findings of mucosal changes

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of liver disease or portal hypertension
  • Endoscopic reports detailing mucosal appearance
  • Evidence of bleeding or anemia in lab results

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding portal hypertension and related conditions.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the severity of gastropathy.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Esophageal varices
  • Other gastrointestinal bleeding not related to portal hypertension

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
I98.2
Portal hypertensive gastropathy
Ancillary Codes
K76.6
Differential Codes
K29.60
K74.60

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with chronic liver disease, especially cirrhosis
  • Gastroenterology clinics and hospitals

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Document history of liver disease, endoscopic findings, and any bleeding episodes.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding of underlying liver disease and any associated procedures.