K29.0

Non-billable

Acute gastritis

K29.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute gastritis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K29.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K29
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • erosion (acute) of stomach (K25.-)

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K29.0?
K29.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute gastritis". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K29.0 a billable code?
No — K29.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K29.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K29.0?
K29.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including K29.00, K29.01.
What is excluded from K29.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): erosion (acute) of stomach (K25.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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