2025 ICD-10-CM code K29.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum - Alcoholic gastritis Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Alcoholic gastritis. Use additional code to identify alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
The medical necessity for diagnosing and treating alcoholic gastritis is based on the patient's symptoms, history, and clinical findings. Treatment is necessary to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications (such as bleeding ulcers), and improve the patient's quality of life.Long-term management may include addressing the underlying alcohol dependence.
Diagnosis and treatment of alcoholic gastritis includes taking a detailed history of alcohol use, physical examination, and possibly endoscopy to visualize the stomach lining and take biopsies to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment typically involves advising the patient to abstain from alcohol, medications to reduce stomach acid production (such as proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers), and medications to relieve symptoms such as nausea and pain.
In simple words: Inflammation of the stomach lining caused by drinking too much alcohol.
Alcoholic gastritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Example 1: A 45-year-old male presents with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting after a period of heavy drinking. Endoscopy reveals inflammation of the stomach lining consistent with alcoholic gastritis., A 50-year-old female with a history of chronic alcohol abuse complains of persistent indigestion and upper abdominal discomfort. After ruling out other causes, she is diagnosed with alcoholic gastritis., A 60-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with hematemesis (vomiting blood). He has a history of alcohol dependence. Gastritis due to alcohol is diagnosed.
Symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion), history of alcohol use, physical exam findings, endoscopic findings (if performed), biopsy results (if taken).
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Telehealth Provided in Patient’s Home, Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient’s Home