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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Ulcer Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Peptic Ulcer Disease

K25.0
K26.1

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of active bleeding confirmed by endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Acute gastric ulcer with active bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' and 'with hemorrhage' to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute duodenal ulcer with perforation

Billable Code
K26.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Surgical report confirming perforation
  • • Radiological evidence of perforation

Applicable To

  • • Acute duodenal ulcer with perforation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' and 'with perforation' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.81

Helicobacter pylori as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when H. pylori infection is confirmed as a cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for peptic ulcer disease?

The ICD-10 code range for peptic ulcer disease is K25-K28, covering gastric, duodenal, and gastrojejunal ulcers with various complications.

How do you code a peptic ulcer with H. pylori?

Use the primary ulcer code (e.g., K25.0 for gastric ulcer with hemorrhage) and add B96.81 for H. pylori infection.

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