Question 1

Is K27 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K27 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K27 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K27 represents Peptic ulcer, site unspecified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K27 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K27 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K27?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K27 is section:K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K27?

Accepted Answer

Code K27 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82). These conditions cannot be coded together with K27 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with K27?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding K27, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

K272026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Includes2Included conditions