K25.9 — Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

K25.9

ICD-10 Chapter 11: Digestive System — illustrative image
Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00–K95) — illustrative image

What this code means

A gastric ulcer is an open sore in the stomach lining; this code is used when acuity and complications are not specified.

Also called: gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer.

When this code is used

Used for gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without haemorrhage or perforation.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code K25.9 belongs to Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system, which covers codes K00–K95 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code K25.9?

K25.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation”. A gastric ulcer is an open sore in the stomach lining; this code is used when acuity and complications are not specified.

When is code K25.9 used?

Used for gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without haemorrhage or perforation. It belongs to Chapter 11 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the digestive system).

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