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K26.3

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Acute duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A newly developed ulcer in the duodenum that is not actively bleeding and has not perforated through the wall.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates NO hemorrhage and NO perforation; if either complication exists, select a different K26 code
  • •Ensure acute status is documented to distinguish from chronic duodenal ulcers

Code Hierarchy

└K26Duodenal ulcer└K26.3Acute duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation
└K26.3Acute duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation

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