K29.70
Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Diseases of the digestive system Billable
Quick Reference
Stomach inflammation without specification of acute vs chronic or etiology
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Stomach inflammation without specification of acute vs chronic or etiology
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Dyspepsia workup
- Upper abdominal pain
- H. pylori gastritis
- PPI therapy
Documentation Requirements
- Document symptoms: epigastric pain, nausea, indigestion
- Note if endoscopy performed with biopsy
- Record H. pylori testing results
- Specify medications (PPIs, H2 blockers)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Gastritis NOSStomach inflammationDyspepsia with gastritis
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Gastritis with bleeding (K29.71)
- Peptic ulcer (K25-K28)
- GERD (K21.-)
Coding Notes
Use K29.71 if bleeding present
Test and treat H. pylori if present
Consider endoscopy if alarm symptoms
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Code
K29.70
Category
Diseases of the digestive system
Billable Status
Billable
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