ICD Code K29.0

ICD code K29.0 is acute hemorrhagic gastritis, which refers to sudden inflammation of the stomach lining accompanied by bleeding.

1. Presence of acute inflammation in the gastric mucosa

2. Sudden onset of epigastric pain or discomfort

3. Nausea and/or vomiting

4. Possible hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (black, tarry stools)

5. Endoscopic evidence of mucosal erythema, edema, or erosions

6. Absence of chronic inflammatory changes in the gastric tissue

7. No evidence of chronic gastritis or other chronic gastric pathology

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K29.0 include:

- 43235 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 43239 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with biopsy, single or multiple)

- 43255 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with control of bleeding)

- 00731 (Anesthesia for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures)

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and management office or other outpatient services, new and established patients)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection; subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 36415 (Collection of venous blood by venipuncture)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of conditions represented by ICD code K29.0.

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