K27 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for K27 ICD 10 code
- gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
- peptic ulcer NOS
Use additional:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Type 1 excludes for K27 ICD 10 code
- peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82)
Codes
- K27.0 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- K27.1 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
- K27.2 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
- K27.3 Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
- K27.4 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- K27.5 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
- K27.6 Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
- K27.7 Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
- K27.9 Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K27 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
K27 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about K27 ICD 10 code
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain:
- Starts between meals or during the night
- Briefly stops if you eat or take antacids
- Lasts for minutes to hours
- Comes and goes for several days or weeks
Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. Another cause is the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Stress and spicy foods do not cause ulcers, but can make them worse.
To see if you have an H. pylori infection, your doctor will test your blood, breath, or stool. Your doctor also may look inside your stomach and duodenum by doing an endoscopy or x-ray.
Peptic ulcers will get worse if not treated. Treatment may include medicines to reduce stomach acids or antibiotics to kill H. pylori. Antacids and milk can't heal peptic ulcers. Not smoking and avoiding alcohol can help. You may need surgery if your ulcers don't heal.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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