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K29.20

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Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the stomach lining caused by alcohol consumption, without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Always code the associated alcohol use disorder (F10.x) when present
  • •Document the pattern and amount of alcohol use to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.2Alcoholic gastritis└K29.20Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding
└K29.20Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding

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