K27Non-billable (header)

Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

Related Codes· Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

K20EsophagitisK21Gastro-esophageal reflux diseaseK22Other diseases of esophagusK23Disorders of esophagus in diseases classified elsewhereK25Gastric ulcerK26Duodenal ulcer

Sub-codes of K27(9)

K27 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

K27.0Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage✓ BillableK27.1Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation✓ BillableK27.2Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage a…✓ BillableK27.3Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or …✓ BillableK27.4Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with …✓ BillableK27.5Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with …✓ BillableK27.6Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with …✓ BillableK27.7Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage o…✓ BillableK27.9Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chro…✓ Billable

✓ Includes

  • •gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
  • •peptic ulcer NOS

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82)

Notes

  • ℹcode to identify:
  • ℹalcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Code Hierarchy

┌11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)├K20-K31Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)├K27Peptic ulcer, site unspecified
└K27Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

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