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K25 ICD-10-CM Code: Gastric ulcer

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

K25

Gastric ulcer

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where K25 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 11

    Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

  2. 2

    Section

    Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)

  3. 3

    Category K25

    Gastric ulcer

  4. 4

    Code K25

    Gastric ulcer

Codes under K25

K25 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

K25.0Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhageK25.1Acute gastric ulcer with perforationK25.2Acute gastric ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationK25.3Acute gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationK25.4Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with hemorrhageK25.5Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with perforationK25.6Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationK25.7Chronic gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationK25.9Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for K25.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for K25.

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • acute gastritis (K29.0-)
  • peptic ulcer NOS (K27.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for K25.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code K25 mean?

K25 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Gastric ulcer.”

Is K25 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. K25 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is K25 located in ICD-10-CM?

K25 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31) (K20–K31), under category K25, Gastric ulcer.

What coding notes are listed for K25?

No inclusion terms are listed for K25 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). Excludes1 notes: acute gastritis (K29.0-); peptic ulcer NOS (K27.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.