2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K20-K31›K29

ICD-10-CM K29.40
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K29.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 391 through 392. Coders also document this condition as atrophic fundic gland gastritis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Gastritis and duodenitis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K29.40
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Short Description
Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K29.4
Chronic atrophic gastritis

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
CategoryK29Gastritis and duodenitis
This CodeK29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Atrophic fundic gland gastritis
  • Atrophic gastritis
  • Atrophic mucosa of digestive system organ
  • Atrophic nonerosive nonspecific gastritis
  • Atrophic-hyperplastic gastritis
  • Nonerosive nonspecific gastritis
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to chronic atrophic gastritis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Atrophy, atrophic(of)
      • gastric
    • Atrophy, atrophic(of)
      • stomach
    • Gastritis(simple)
      • atrophic (chronic)
    • Gastritis(simple)
      • chronic (antral) (fundal)
        • atrophic

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG007
Gastritis and duodenitis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert K29.40 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
535.10 Atrph gastrtis w/o hmrhg
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K29.40Overview

Is K29.40 (Chronic atrophic gastritis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does K29.40 group to?

When chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 391, 392, with relative weights from 0.7796 to 1.2683 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K29.40?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding converts to ICD-9-CM 535.10 (atrph gastrtis w/o hmrhg). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.