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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Duodenitis

ICD-10 Coding for Duodenitis

K29.80
K29.81

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

Also Known as:
Duodenal inflammation
Inflammation of the duodenum
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Duodenitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Duodenitis

Use ICD-10 code K29.80 for duodenitis without bleeding, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Duodenitis without bleeding

Billable Code
K29.80
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopy shows inflammation without bleeding.

Applicable To

  • • Non-bleeding duodenitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of bleeding to use this code.

Duodenitis with bleeding

Billable Code
K29.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopy showing active bleeding or erosions with hemorrhage
  • • Clinical signs of GI bleeding such as hematemesis or melena

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding duodenitis

Important Notes

  • • Document bleeding status clearly to justify this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

Helicobacter pylori as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when H. pylori infection is confirmed as a cause.

D50.9

Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Use if anemia is due to chronic blood loss from bleeding duodenitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for duodenitis with bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for duodenitis with bleeding is K29.81. This code is used when endoscopy confirms bleeding in the duodenum.

How do you code duodenitis without bleeding?

Duodenitis without bleeding is coded as K29.80. Ensure documentation specifies the absence of bleeding.

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