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K29.40

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Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding

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

What This Code Means

Long-standing inflammation of the stomach lining that has caused permanent loss of stomach glands, without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify atrophic changes are documented on endoscopy or biopsy
  • •Screen for vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, which often accompany this condition

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.4Chronic atrophic gastritis└K29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
└K29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding

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