K31.A14
BillableGastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A change in the stomach lining cells at the junction between the esophagus and stomach (cardia) where normal tissue is replaced by intestinal-type tissue without abnormal cell growth.
Coding Tips
- •Cardia location is clinically significant; ensure it is clearly documented
- •Distinguish from Barrett's esophagus which affects the esophagus, not the cardia
Code Hierarchy
└K31Other diseases of stomach and duodenum└K31.AGastric intestinal metaplasia└K31.A1Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia└K31.A14Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia
└K31.A14Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving the cardia