Find comprehensive information on gastric ulcer diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, medical coding guidelines (ICD-10 K25, SNOMED CT), and healthcare best practices. Learn about symptoms, endoscopic findings, H. pylori testing, differential diagnoses, and treatment options for peptic ulcer disease. This resource offers valuable insights for physicians, nurses, medical coders, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of gastric ulcers.
Also known as
Gastric and duodenal ulcer
Covers ulcers in the stomach and duodenum, including acute, chronic, and unspecified.
Gastric ulcer
Specifically addresses ulcers within the stomach lining.
Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Includes complications and other specified conditions related to the stomach and duodenum.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Active bleeding from gastric ulcer?
Yes
Site specified?
No
Ulcer is perforated?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gastric ulcer |
Duodenal ulcer |
Gastrointestinal bleeding |
Coding for H. pylori-associated ulcer requires documented diagnosis. Lack of testing or unclear results impacts code selection (K25.0-K25.7 vs. K25.9).
Distinguishing between acute (K25.2) and chronic (K25.5) ulcers requires proper documentation of duration and symptoms for accurate coding and reimbursement.
Gastric ulcer codes require specifying location (e.g., prepyloric, lesser curvature). Missing details can lead to unspecified codes (K25.9) impacting quality reporting.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with gastric ulcer, including epigastric pain, burning sensation in the stomach, nausea, and indigestion. Symptoms are aggravated by food intake, particularly spicy foods, and relieved by antacids. Patient reports a history of NSAID use (ibuprofen) for chronic back pain. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation in the epigastric region. Differential diagnoses include peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and functional dyspepsia. To confirm the diagnosis of gastric ulcer, an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was performed, revealing a well-defined ulcer located on the gastric lining. Biopsy samples were taken to rule out Helicobacter pylori infection and malignancy. Laboratory tests including a complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) were ordered. Patient education provided regarding lifestyle modifications, including dietary adjustments, smoking cessation, and stress management. Pharmacological management includes a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescribed for eight weeks to suppress gastric acid production and promote ulcer healing. H. pylori testing is pending, and treatment will be adjusted accordingly. Follow-up appointment scheduled in four weeks to assess symptom improvement and evaluate healing progress. ICD-10 code K25.0 assigned for gastric ulcer. Medical billing codes will reflect EGD procedure, laboratory tests, and medication management.