ICD-10-CM K26.9: Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

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About ICD-10-CM Code K26.9 (Duodenal ulcer)

ICD-10-CM code K26.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K26.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K26.9 - Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Duodenal ulcer related to unspecified as acute or chronic, hemorrhage or perforation.