Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K29.6

Other gastritis

ICD-10-CM Code:
K29.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Other gastritis
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)

K29.6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other gastritis. 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 Other gastritis

Non-specific codes like K29.6 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 other gastritis:

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

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

Clinical Information

  • Gastritis

    inflammation of the gastric mucosa, a lesion observed in a number of unrelated disorders.
  • Gastritis, Atrophic

    gastritis with atrophy of the gastric mucosa, the gastric parietal cells, and the mucosal glands leading to achlorhydria. atrophic gastritis usually progresses from chronic gastritis.
  • Gastritis, Hypertrophic

    gastritis with hypertrophy of the gastric mucosa. it is characterized by giant gastric folds, diminished acid secretion, excessive mucus secretion, and hypoproteinemia. symptoms include vomiting; diarrhea; and weight loss.
  • Gastric Mucosa

    lining of the stomach, consisting of an inner epithelium, a middle lamina propria, and an outer muscularis mucosae. the surface cells produce mucus that protects the stomach from attack by digestive acid and enzymes. when the epithelium invaginates into the lamina propria at various region of the stomach (cardia; gastric fundus; and pylorus), different tubular gastric glands are formed. these glands consist of cells that secrete mucus, enzymes, hydrochloric acid, or hormones.

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.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Giant hypertrophic gastritis
  • Granulomatous gastritis
  • Ménétrier's disease

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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Gastritis & Gastropathy

Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for gastritis, in which the stomach lining is inflamed, and gastropathy, in which the stomach lining is damaged.
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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.