ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K63.3
Ulcer of intestine
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K63.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- 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.-)
Inclusion Terms
Primary ulcer of small intestine
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K63.3 (Ulcer of intestine)
ICD-10-CM code K63.3 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 K63.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K63.3 - Ulcer of intestine. 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 Ulcer of intestine.