ICD-10-CM · K29.70
ICD-10 K29.70: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Gastritis.
Code
K29.70
Category
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Clinical context
Gastritis.
Documentation requirements
- EGD or symptoms
- H. pylori testing
Common related procedures
- 43235 EGD
- PPI therapy
Common payer denial patterns
- Use specific subtype when known
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 K29.70 mean?
Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
When is this code documented?
Gastritis.
What documentation supports this code?
EGD or symptoms; H. pylori testing.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Use specific subtype when known.
Related diagnoses
- K21.9 — Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K30 — Functional dyspepsia
- K35.32 — Acute appendicitis with perforation, with abscess
- K35.80 — Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K50.90 — Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K51.90 — Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
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