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atrophic gastritis

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Atrophic gastritis is a process of chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach, leading to a loss of gastric glandular cells and their eventual replacement by intestinal and fibrous tissues. As a result, the stomach's secretion of essential substances such as hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor is impaired, leading to digestive problems...
Related Codes (3)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
K29.4Chronic atrophic gastritis
K29.40Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
K29.41Chronic atrophic gastritis with bleeding

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