K26

Classification

Category:Diseases of the digestive system

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Coding Guidance

K26 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Inclusion Terms

erosion (acute) of duodenum
duodenum ulcer (peptic)
postpyloric ulcer (peptic)

Excludes 1

Excludes 2

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More Specific Codes

K26.0

Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage

K26.1

Acute duodenal ulcer with perforation

K26.2

Acute duodenal ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforation

K26.3

Acute duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation

K26.4

Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage

K26.5

Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with perforation

K26.6

Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforation

K26.7

Chronic duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation

K26.9

Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov