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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Duodenal Erosions

ICD-10 Coding for Duodenal Erosions

K29.81
K29.80

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for duodenal erosions includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Erosive Duodenitis
Duodenal Mucosal Erosions
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Duodenal Erosions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Duodenal Erosions

Use ICD-10 code K29.81 for duodenitis with bleeding, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Duodenitis with bleeding

Billable Code
K29.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of bleeding on endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Duodenitis with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bleeding to use this code.

Duodenitis without bleeding

Billable Code
K29.80
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic evidence of erosions without bleeding
  • • Negative for ulceration

Applicable To

  • • Duodenitis without bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states 'erosions' and not 'ulcers'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

Helicobacter pylori as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if H. pylori infection is confirmed.

Z79.01

Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)

Use if NSAID use is documented as a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for duodenal erosions?

The ICD-10 code for duodenal erosions is K29.80 for non-bleeding and K29.81 for bleeding duodenitis.

How are duodenal erosions documented?

Duodenal erosions should be documented with endoscopic findings, specifying the presence of erosions and any associated bleeding.

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