ICD-10 K29.50
Billable / SpecificUnspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
About ICD-10-CM K29.50
ICD-10-CM code K29.50 represents Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K29). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K29.50 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for K29.50
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K29.50 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K29.50.
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Convert K29.50 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| K29.50 | 53510 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K29.50
Other codes in section K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).
ICD-10 K29.50, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K29.50 billable? +
Yes, K29.50 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K29.50? +
Procedures frequently paired with K29.50 include: J3420, J3425.
What ICD-9 codes does K29.50 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K29.50 maps to ICD-9 codes: 53510. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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