Find comprehensive information on Portal Gastropathy, including clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, endoscopic findings, and histopathology. Learn about the connection between portal hypertension and gastric mucosal changes. Explore relevant medical coding guidelines, ICD-10 codes (K29.0), and proper documentation for accurate billing. Understand the different grades of portal gastropathy and treatment options. This resource offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, medical coders, and clinicians seeking information on the diagnosis and management of Portal Gastropathy.
Also known as
Other specified diseases of liver
This code encompasses other specified liver conditions, including portal gastropathy.
Esophageal varices
Portal gastropathy is often associated with portal hypertension and esophageal varices.
Diseases of liver
This broader range includes various liver diseases, some related to portal gastropathy.
Portal vein thrombosis
Portal vein thrombosis can contribute to the development of portal gastropathy.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the portal gastropathy associated with bleeding?
Yes
Is the bleeding acute?
No
Is there congestion or hyperemia documented?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Stomach inflammation near portal vein |
Gastric antral vascular ectasia |
Hypertensive gastropathy |
Patient presents with complaints suggestive of portal gastropathy, potentially related to underlying portal hypertension. Symptoms include intermittent upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, anorexia, and occasional hematemesis or melena. Physical examination may reveal splenomegaly or other signs of chronic liver disease. Endoscopic evaluation demonstrates characteristic findings of portal hypertensive gastropathy, including a mosaic-like mucosal pattern with dilated and tortuous submucosal veins in the gastric antrum and fundus. Histological examination confirms the diagnosis, revealing vascular congestion and ectasia in the lamina propria. Differential diagnoses considered include gastric antral vascular ectasia, radiation gastropathy, and inflammatory gastritis. Laboratory findings may demonstrate thrombocytopenia, elevated liver enzymes, and abnormal coagulation studies consistent with the underlying liver disease. Diagnosis of portal gastropathy is established based on endoscopic and histological findings in the context of portal hypertension. Treatment is directed at managing the underlying cause of portal hypertension and may include beta-blockers, endoscopic band ligation for esophageal varices, and management of complications such as bleeding. Patient education regarding dietary modifications and avoidance of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is provided. Follow-up endoscopy is recommended to monitor disease progression and assess treatment response. ICD-10 code K75.4, portal hypertensive gastropathy, is assigned. CPT codes for the diagnostic endoscopy and any therapeutic interventions, such as 43239 for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy, are documented. The patient is scheduled for follow-up with gastroenterology to discuss ongoing management.