ICD-10-CM Code K29.50
Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K29.50 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K295 is used to code Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. The most common symptom is upper abdominal pain. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite, and heart burn. Others may have no symptoms. Complications may include bleeding, stomach ulcers, and stomach tumors. When due to autoimmune problems, low red blood cells due to not enough vitamin B12 may occur, a condition known as pernicious anemia.
| Specialty: | Gastroenterology |
| MeSH Codes: | D005756, D005756, D005756, D005756, D005756, D005756 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 535.0, 535.1, 535.2, 535.3, 535.4, 535.5 |
Micrograph showing gastritis. H&E stain.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K29.50 - Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K29.50 and a single ICD9 code, 535.10 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: K29.5 - Unspecified chronic gastritis