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ICD-10 Code K30: Functional dyspepsia
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents functional dyspepsia in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
block
K20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
currentK20-K31
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Indigestion
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- dyspepsia NOS (R10.13)
- heartburn (R12)
- nervous dyspepsia (F45.8)
- neurotic dyspepsia (F45.8)
- psychogenic dyspepsia (F45.8)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
GastroenterologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
K20EsophagitiscategoryK21Gastro-esophageal reflux diseasecategoryK22Other diseases of esophaguscategoryK23Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewherecodeK25Gastric ulcercategoryK26Duodenal ulcercategoryK27Peptic ulcer, site unspecifiedcategoryK28Gastrojejunal ulcercategoryK29Gastritis and duodenitiscategoryK31Other diseases of stomach and duodenumcategory
Sibling codes
K20EsophagitisK21Gastro-esophageal reflux diseaseK22Other diseases of esophagusK23Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewherebillableK25Gastric ulcerK26Duodenal ulcerK27Peptic ulcer, site unspecifiedK28Gastrojejunal ulcerK29Gastritis and duodenitisK31Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 43235high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; DIAGNOSTIC, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN(S) BY BRUSHING OR WASHING, WHEN PERFORMED (SEPARATE PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43270high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; WITH ABLATION OF TUMOR(S), POLYP(S), OR OTHER LESION(S) (INCLUDES PRE- AND POST-DILATION AND GUIDE WIRE PASSAGE, WHEN PERFORMED)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43244high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; WITH BAND LIGATION OF ESOPHAGEAL/GASTRIC VARICES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43239high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; WITH BIOPSY, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43255high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; WITH CONTROL OF BLEEDING, ANY METHOD
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 43233high
ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE, TRANSORAL; WITH DILATION OF ESOPHAGUS WITH BALLOON (30 MM DIAMETER OR LARGER) (INCLUDES FLUOROSCOPIC GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 299969005high
Dyspepsia caused by drug
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 249511005high
Flatulent dyspepsia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 196757008high
Gastrointestinal disorder caused by drug
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 162031009high
Indigestion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 331987008high
Mild dietary indigestion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 3696007high
Nonulcer dyspepsia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
K30
Common synonyms
Functional dyspepsia
Frequently asked questions
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