ICD-10-CM K27: Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K27

Peptic ulcer, site unspecified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K27

Includes Notes
  • gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
  • peptic ulcer NOS
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82)

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K27):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code K27 (Peptic ulcer)

ICD-10-CM code K27 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 K27 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K27 - Peptic ulcer, site unspecified. 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 Peptic ulcer related to site unspecified.