Current

K27 — Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

Part of Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system , block Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31) .

Official Notes

Includes

gastroduodenal ulcer NOS

Includes

peptic ulcer NOS

Use Additional Code

code to identify:

Use Additional Code

alcohol abuse and dependence ( F10 .-)

Excludes1

peptic ulcer of newborn ( P78.82 )

Child Codes

K27.0 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage Billable
K27.1 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation Billable
K27.2 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation Billable
K27.3 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation Billable
K27.4 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage Billable
K27.5 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation Billable
K27.6 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation Billable
K27.7 Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation Billable
K27.9 Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation Billable

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite K27.

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