2025 ICD-10-CM code K29.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum - Acute gastritis Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Acute gastritis; inflammation of the stomach lining.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of symptoms consistent with acute gastritis (e.g., epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting) and confirmation through physical examination and/or diagnostic tests. The severity of symptoms and the need for treatment will determine the medical necessity for further investigations or interventions.
Diagnosis and management of acute gastritis, including assessment of symptoms, ordering of diagnostic tests (e.g., endoscopy), and treatment (e.g., medication, dietary modifications).
In simple words: Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of your stomach.It means your stomach lining is irritated and swollen.
Acute gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that is sudden in onset.It can be hemorrhagic (with bleeding) or non-hemorrhagic. This code specifically refers to acute gastritis without mention of bleeding.It excludes acute erosion of the stomach (K25.-).
Example 1: A 35-year-old patient presents with sudden onset of epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting.Endoscopy reveals mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.K29.0 is coded., A 60-year-old patient with a history of NSAID use experiences severe epigastric pain and hematemesis. Endoscopy reveals gastritis with erosions and bleeding.K29.0 and additional codes may be used to reflect the severity and complications., A 22-year-old patient presents with symptoms consistent with acute gastritis following a bout of food poisoning. Physical examination and lab results indicate gastritis.K29.0 and additional codes may be necessary to identify the infectious etiology.
Complete history and physical examination, including detailed description of symptoms (e.g., onset, duration, severity, location of pain), any history of medication use (especially NSAIDs or alcohol), and results of any diagnostic tests (e.g., endoscopy, blood tests).
** Differentiation from other causes of gastric symptoms (e.g., peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease) is crucial for accurate coding.Always consult the latest ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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