K29.0Header code — not billable
Acute gastritis
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K29
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K29
K29Gastritis and duodenitisK29.00Acute gastritis without bleedingYesK29.01Acute gastritis with bleedingYesK29.2Alcoholic gastritisK29.20Alcoholic gastritis without bleedingYesK29.21Alcoholic gastritis with bleedingYesK29.3Chronic superficial gastritisK29.30Chronic superficial gastritis without bleedingYesK29.31Chronic superficial gastritis with bleedingYesK29.4Chronic atrophic gastritisK29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleedingYesK29.41Chronic atrophic gastritis with bleedingYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K29.0?
K29.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Acute gastritis.
Is K29.0 a billable code?
No. K29.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K29.0 in?
K29.0 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K29.0 become effective?
K29.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K29.0?
K29.0 belongs to category K29, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.