Is K29.5 a billable code?
No. K29.5 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K29.5: Unspecified chronic gastritis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K29.5 groups related diagnoses under unspecified chronic gastritis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under K29.5
K29.5 questions
What does K29.5 mean?
K29.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified chronic gastritis. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.