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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Portal Gastropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Portal Gastropathy

K76.6
K31.88

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

Also Known as:
Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy
PHG
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Portal Gastropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypertensive Portal Gastropathy

Use ICD-10 code K76.6 for portal hypertension, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Portal hypertension

Billable Code
K76.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed portal hypertension with endoscopic findings of gastropathy

Applicable To

  • • Portal hypertension due to cirrhosis

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence K76.6 before K31.88 when coding for hypertensive portal gastropathy.

Other specified diseases of stomach and duodenum

Non-Billable
K31.88
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Endoscopic findings of mosaic pattern or snake-skin appearance
  • • Absence of inflammation or H. pylori infection

Applicable To

  • • Portal hypertensive gastropathy

Important Notes

  • • Document endoscopic findings clearly to differentiate from other gastropathies.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K31.88

Other specified diseases of stomach and duodenum

Use for portal hypertensive gastropathy as a manifestation of portal hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hypertensive portal gastropathy coded in ICD-10?

Hypertensive portal gastropathy is coded using K76.6 for portal hypertension and K31.88 for the gastropathy itself. Ensure proper sequencing with K76.6 listed first.

What are the documentation requirements for hypertensive portal gastropathy?

Documentation must include endoscopic findings like mosaic pattern and confirm portal hypertension. Link to cirrhosis if present.

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