K27
Peptic ulcer, site unspecified
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
- peptic ulcer NOS
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with K27
- P78.82 - peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Specific Codes (9)
Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation


