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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Ulcer

ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Ulcer

K25.0
K26.0

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

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

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

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 on endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Acute gastric ulcer with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute vs. chronic and presence of hemorrhage.

Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage

Billable Code
K26.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute duodenal ulcer with bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Document ulcer site and confirm bleeding through diagnostic tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F10.231

Alcohol dependence with withdrawal delirium

Use when alcohol use is a contributing factor.

Y90.3

Blood alcohol level of 60-79 mg/100ml

Use when blood alcohol level is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for peptic ulcer with hemorrhage?

The ICD-10 code for an acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage is K25.0, while an acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage is coded as K26.0.

How do you code a peptic ulcer in ICD-10?

Peptic ulcers are coded based on location and complications, such as K25.0 for acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage and K26.0 for acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage.

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