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K29.70

Billable

Gastritis, unspecified, 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 of unknown or unspecified type without bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the type and cause of gastritis cannot be determined from documentation
  • •If more specific information becomes available, update to a more specific K29 code

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.7Gastritis, unspecified└K29.70Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
└K29.70Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

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