Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K25.9 is the diagnosis code for Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation. This code falls under the section "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where K25.9 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K25.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K25.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K25.9 is K25 ("Gastric ulcer"). K25.9 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K25.9 is located in Section K20-K31 — "Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K25.9 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation is K25.9.
Yes, K25.9 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K25.9 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K25.9 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.