Erosive gastropathy happens when parts of your stomach lining begin to wear down. This damage is usually mild but visible during an endoscopy. When there are no signs of active bleeding, it's called non-bleeding erosive gastropathy (ICD-10 K29.70). If bleeding is present, the code is K29.71.
Symptoms can be uncomfortable but often start mildly. You may notice:
Erosive gastropathy develops when something irritates the stomach lining. Common causes include:
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Erosive gastropathy is inflammation of the stomach lining that causes shallow surface breaks (erosions) in the tissue. These erosions are not as deep as ulcers but can still lead to pain or bleeding.
Diagnosis is made through upper endoscopy, which allows visualization of the stomach lining, and biopsy. A pathology report confirms the presence and severity of erosions.
The ICD-9 code for erosive and bleeding gastritis is 535.50.
The primary ICD-10 code is K29.7. Subcodes differentiate bleeding status: K29.70 for erosive gastropathy without bleeding and K29.71 for erosive gastropathy with bleeding.
Yes. Erosive gastropathy can appear in any region of the stomach, including the antrum, and is commonly reported in that area.
Erosive gastropathy involves superficial breaks in the stomach lining, while gastric ulcers extend deeper into the tissue layers, often causing more severe pain and complications.
Use K29.71 to code erosive gastropathy when there is associated bleeding. If there's no bleeding, use K29.70.
Treatment typically includes acid-lowering medications (proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers), lifestyle and dietary changes, reducing NSAID use, cutting back on alcohol, and quitting smoking. In some cases, an endoscopy is repeated to assess healing.
You should seek medical attention if you experience persistent stomach pain, black or tarry stools, frequent nausea or vomiting, or any signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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