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K29.31

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Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding

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

What This Code Means

Long-standing mild inflammation of the stomach lining affecting only the surface layer, with bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the source and severity of bleeding and any endoscopic findings
  • •Investigate for H. pylori or autoimmune causes of chronic gastritis

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.3Chronic superficial gastritis└K29.31Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding
└K29.31Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding

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