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K29.71

Billable

Gastritis, unspecified, with 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 with active bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the presence of bleeding in the medical record to justify this code selection
  • •Consider whether the patient requires endoscopy or other interventions for bleeding management

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.7Gastritis, unspecified└K29.71Gastritis, unspecified, with bleeding
└K29.71Gastritis, unspecified, with bleeding

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