Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K31.A15 is the diagnosis code for Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving multiple sites. 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.A15 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K31.A15 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K31.A15 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving multiple sites". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K31.A15 is K31.A1 ("Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia"). K31.A15 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K31.A15 is located in Section K20-K31 — "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K31.A15 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gastric intestinal metaplasia without dysplasia, involving multiple sites" 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 without dysplasia, involving multiple sites is K31.A15.
Yes, K31.A15 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K31.A15 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K31.A15 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.