The patient was admitted with hematemesis. The patient has been taking NSAIDs as directed by the physician for arthritis pain. EGD showed that the patient had an acute erosive gastritis, most likely due to NSAIDs, which is the likely cause of the bleeding.Final Diagnosis: Erosive gastritis with hemorrhage due to NSAIDs Procedure: EGD with gastric biopsy

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- K29.01: Erosive gastritis
- T39.395A: Adverse effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), initial encounter
- M19.90: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
- 0DB68ZX: Endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract, with biopsy, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic

These codes accurately capture the patient's diagnosis of erosive gastritis with bleeding due to NSAID use, as well as the procedure performed (EGD with gastric biopsy). The code for osteoarthritis is also included as it is a relevant comorbidity.

The Patient Was Admitted with Hematemesis