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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K29

Gastritis and duodenitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
K29
ICD-10 Code for:
Gastritis and duodenitis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
      (K20-K31)
      • Gastritis and duodenitis
        (K29)

K29 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of gastritis and duodenitis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Gastritis and duodenitis

Non-specific codes like K29 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for gastritis and duodenitis:

  • K29.0 for Acute gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.00 for Acute gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.01 for Acute gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.2 for Alcoholic gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.20 for Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.21 for Alcoholic gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.3 for Chronic superficial gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.30 for Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.31 for Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.4 for Chronic atrophic gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.40 for Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.41 for Chronic atrophic gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.5 for Unspecified chronic gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.50 for Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.51 for Unspecified chronic gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.6 for Other gastritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.60 for Other gastritis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.61 for Other gastritis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.7 for Gastritis, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.70 for Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.71 for Gastritis, unspecified, with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.8 for Duodenitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.80 for Duodenitis without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.81 for Duodenitis with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • K29.9 for Gastroduodenitis, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.90 for Gastroduodenitis, unspecified, without bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K29.91 for Gastroduodenitis, unspecified, with bleeding - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis K52.81
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome E16.4

Patient Education


Stomach Disorders

Your stomach is an organ between your esophagus and small intestine. It is where digestion of protein begins. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine.

Most people have a problem with their stomach at one time or another. Indigestion and heartburn are common problems. You can relieve some stomach problems with over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding fatty foods or eating more slowly. Other problems like peptic ulcers or GERD require medical attention.

You should see a doctor if you have any of the following:

  • Blood when you have a bowel movement
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Heartburn not relieved by antacids
  • Unintended weight loss
  • Ongoing vomiting or diarrhea

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.