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K27.9

Billable

Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, 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 stomach or small intestine without bleeding or perforation, but it is unclear whether it is acute or chronic and the exact location is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a less specific code; use only when the acuity (acute vs chronic) cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Attempt to clarify with the provider whether the ulcer is acute or chronic to assign a more specific code (K26-K28 series)

Code Hierarchy

└K27Peptic ulcer, site unspecified└K27.9Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
└K27.9Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

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