ICD-10 Code K29.31 – Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K29.31 – Chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding
What it is
K29.31 identifies chronic superficial gastritis with bleeding. Use it when the stomach lining inflammation is ongoing and documentation also supports bleeding.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include epigastric discomfort, nausea, or evidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding such as hematemesis or melena. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chronic superficial gastritis and specifically notes associated bleeding. It fits cases where endoscopy, pathology, or clinical assessment supports gastritis with bleeding. Do not assume bleeding from nonspecific stomach symptoms alone.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for gastritis without bleeding or for acute gastritis. Check documentation if the record describes a different gastritis type or a separate source of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Coding tip
Code only when both chronic superficial gastritis and bleeding are clearly documented together.