Other gastritis without bleeding

This code represents various forms of gastritis that are not specifically categorized elsewhere and do not involve any active gastrointestinal bleeding. It encompasses inflammatory conditions of the stomach lining that are not acute, alcoholic, atrophic, or hypertrophic.

Use this code for documented cases of gastritis where the specific type is not identified (e.g., "gastritis NOS," "chronic gastritis unspecified") and there is no mention of hemorrhage. Documentation should clearly state gastritis without any indication of bleeding or a more specific etiology.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a more precise type of gastritis (e.g., acute, alcoholic, atrophic).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly rules out bleeding; if bleeding is present, a different code from the K29.x1 series would be appropriate.
• Always review the entire encounter note for any additional details that might lead to a more specific and accurate gastritis code.