K27
Non-billablePeptic ulcer, site unspecified
K27 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peptic ulcer, site unspecified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K27.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- K00-K95
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
Includes
- •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.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K27?
- K27 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Peptic ulcer, site unspecified". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K27 a billable code?
- No — K27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K27.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from K27?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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