2025 ICD-10-CM code K29.7
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum - Gastritis and duodenitis Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Unspecified gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining.
Medical necessity for further investigation or treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and clinical presentation.For asymptomatic cases found incidentally, further investigation may not be necessary. For symptomatic individuals, investigation may be warranted to identify the cause and initiate appropriate management.
The clinical responsibility for diagnosing and managing K29.7 rests with gastroenterologists or primary care physicians.This involves taking a detailed history, performing a physical examination, ordering relevant investigations such as endoscopy with biopsy, and potentially referring to a specialist based on the findings.
- Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Diseases of the digestive system > Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum > Gastritis and duodenitis
In simple words: This code means there's inflammation in the stomach lining, but doctors don't know the exact reason why.The stomach lining is swollen or irritated, and this can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, or it might not cause any symptoms at all.
K29.7, Gastritis, unspecified, is an ICD-10-CM code representing inflammation of the stomach lining.This code is used when the specific cause or type of gastritis is unknown or cannot be determined.It encompasses a range of inflammatory conditions affecting the gastric mucosa, and the diagnosis may be supported by various clinical findings including endoscopic examination and laboratory tests. The etiology can be diverse, potentially encompassing infections, autoimmune reactions, alcohol abuse, or other factors. The presentation can range from asymptomatic to symptomatic with nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain.
Example 1: A 55-year-old male presents with epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting.Endoscopy reveals mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa, but no identifiable cause is found.K29.7 is assigned., A 30-year-old female with a history of NSAID use reports persistent heartburn and upper abdominal discomfort. Endoscopy reveals mild gastritis, but biopsy does not show any specific type of inflammation, leading to coding as K29.7., A 70-year-old patient undergoing a routine upper endoscopy for unrelated reasons is found to have mild, nonspecific gastritis.No symptoms are reported. K29.7 is the appropriate code.
Detailed history of present illness, including symptoms, duration, and any exacerbating or relieving factors.Results of physical examination focusing on the abdomen.Documentation of any laboratory tests (e.g., complete blood count, liver function tests).Endoscopy report with biopsy results, including histological findings and description of the extent of gastric inflammation, if performed.Any relevant imaging studies such as abdominal X-rays or CT scans.
** This code is for unspecified gastritis.If the gastritis is related to another condition (e.g., Helicobacter pylori infection, autoimmune disease), the appropriate code for that condition should also be assigned.
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