Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K31.A29 is the diagnosis code for Gastric intestinal metaplasia with dysplasia, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K31.A29 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K31.A29 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K31.A29 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gastric intestinal metaplasia with dysplasia, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K31.A29 is K31.A2 ("Gastric intestinal metaplasia with dysplasia"). K31.A29 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K31.A29 is located in Section K20-K31 — "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K31.A29 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gastric intestinal metaplasia with dysplasia, unspecified" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Gastric intestinal metaplasia with dysplasia, unspecified is K31.A29.
Yes, K31.A29 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K31.A29 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K31.A29 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.