K26.9
BillableDuodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An ulcer in the duodenum where it is unclear whether it is acute or chronic, and there is no active bleeding or hole in the wall.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the clinical record does not specify acute versus chronic status
- •Query the provider if possible to determine chronicity for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└K26Duodenal ulcer└K26.9Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
└K26.9Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation