Alcoholic gastritis without bleeding

This code signifies inflammation of the stomach lining directly caused by chronic or acute alcohol consumption, without any evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients typically present with symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. The diagnosis is often supported by endoscopic findings of gastritis in a patient with a history of alcohol abuse.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states "alcoholic gastritis" and explicitly denies or does not mention any associated bleeding. This diagnosis is appropriate for patients whose gastritis is directly attributed to alcohol intake, as confirmed by the provider. Ensure the medical record differentiates this from other forms of gastritis.

• Do not use this code if any gastrointestinal bleeding is documented; instead, refer to codes for alcoholic gastritis with bleeding.
• Confirm the physician's documentation explicitly links the gastritis to alcohol consumption.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a co-morbidity.