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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Disease

K25.0
K26.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for peptic disease includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Stomach Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Disease

Use ICD-10 code K25.0 for acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage

Billable Code
K25.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of active bleeding in gastric ulcer

Applicable To

  • • Acute gastric ulcer with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Sequence ulcer code before alcohol-related codes.

Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage and perforation

Billable Code
K26.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute duodenal ulcer with bleeding and perforation

Important Notes

  • • Document both hemorrhage and perforation clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F10.231

Alcohol dependence with withdrawal

Use when alcohol dependence complicates the ulcer.

Y90.3

Blood alcohol level 60-79 mg/100mL

Use when blood alcohol level is relevant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for peptic disease?

The ICD-10 codes for peptic disease range from K25 to K28, covering gastric, duodenal, and gastrojejunal ulcers with various complications.

How do you code an acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage?

Use ICD-10 code K25.0 for an acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage, ensuring documentation specifies active bleeding.

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