Skip to content
HCC Buddy home

K63.3

Billable

Ulcer of intestine

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

What This Code Means

An open sore or erosion in the lining of the small or large intestine that can cause pain, bleeding, and digestive problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the location of the ulcer (duodenum, jejunum, ileum, or colon) if documented
  • •Look for associated conditions like perforation or hemorrhage that may require additional codes

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • duodenal ulcer (K26.-)
  • gastrointestinal ulcer (K28.-)
  • gastrojejunal ulcer (K28.-)
  • jejunal ulcer (K28.-)
  • peptic ulcer, site unspecified (K27.-)
  • ulcer of intestine with perforation (K63.1)
  • ulcer of anus or rectum (K62.6)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)

Code Hierarchy

└K63Other diseases of intestine└K63.3Ulcer of intestine
└K63.3Ulcer of intestine

Open K63.3 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.

Open in EncoderStart 14-Day Pro Trial