ICD-10 Code K29.61 – Other gastritis with bleeding (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K29.61 – Other gastritis with bleeding
What it is
K29.61 identifies gastritis that is not otherwise specified as a more common subtype, but is documented with bleeding. Use it when the stomach lining is inflamed and there is evidence of hemorrhage.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the record may note upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hematemesis, melena, or endoscopic evidence of gastritis with bleeding.
When to use this code
Use K29.61 when the provider clearly documents other gastritis and bleeding together in the same encounter. It is appropriate when the type of gastritis is not classifiable elsewhere, but bleeding is specifically stated.
Check documentation if the note only says gastritis, erosion, or GI bleed without linking the bleeding to gastritis. You need support that the gastritis is the bleeding source.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for gastritis without bleeding, or for peptic ulcer, variceal bleeding, or other specified causes of upper GI hemorrhage. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Link the bleeding to gastritis in the physician note before assigning K29.61.