Is K27.9 a billable code?
Yes. K27.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
K27.9: Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
K27.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in K27 Peptic ulcer, site unspecified
- K27.0Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- K27.1Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
- K27.2Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
- K27.3Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
- K27.4Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- K27.5Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
- K27.6Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforation
- K27.7Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforation
K27.9 questions
What does K27.9 mean?
K27.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation. It is in chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.