K31.83
Achlorhydria
Approximate Synonyms
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Achlorhydria low or absent gastric acid)
Clinical Information
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A lack of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice despite stimulation of gastric secretion.
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A lack of hydrochloric acid in the digestive juices in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps digest food.
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Absence of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice.
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Lack of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice despite stimulation of gastric secretion.
Details
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K31.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K31.83 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K31.83 – other international versions of ICD-10 K31.83 may differ.