K29.4 ICD-10-CM Code: Chronic atrophic gastritis
K29.4 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 2 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
K29.4Chronic atrophic gastritis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under K29.4
K29.4 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
Where K29.4 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
- 3
Category K29
Gastritis and duodenitis
- 4
Code K29.4
Chronic atrophic gastritis
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Gastric atrophy
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K29.4.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K29.4.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K29.4.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K29.4.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K29.4 mean?
K29.4 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Chronic atrophic gastritis.”
Is K29.4 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K29.4 has 2 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K29.4 located in ICD-10-CM?
K29.4 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31) (K20–K31), under category K29, Gastritis and duodenitis.
What coding notes are listed for K29.4?
Its listed inclusion terms are Gastric atrophy. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.