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K29.81

Billable

Duodenitis 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 duodenum with active bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates potential need for endoscopic evaluation and hemostasis
  • •Document the presence and severity of bleeding in the clinical record

Code Hierarchy

└K29Gastritis and duodenitis└K29.8Duodenitis└K29.81Duodenitis with bleeding
└K29.81Duodenitis with bleeding

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