K29

Non-billable

Gastritis and duodenitis

K29 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gastritis and duodenitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K29.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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…

Read more about Stomach Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81)
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (E16.4)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K29?
K29 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gastritis and duodenitis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K29 a billable code?
No — K29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K29.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K29?
K29 has 9 more specific child codes, including K29.0, K29.2, K29.3.
What is excluded from K29?
Excludes1 (not coded here): eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis (K52.81); Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (E16.4).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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