K25Header code — not billable
Gastric ulcer
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K25
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K25
K25.0Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhageYesK25.1Acute gastric ulcer with perforationYesK25.2Acute gastric ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationYesK25.3Acute gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationYesK25.4Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with hemorrhageYesK25.5Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with perforationYesK25.6Chronic or unsp gastric ulcer w both hemorrhage and perfYesK25.7Chronic gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationYesK25.9Gastric ulcer, unsp as acute or chronic, w/o hemor or perfYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K25?
K25 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Gastric ulcer.
Is K25 a billable code?
No. K25 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K25 in?
K25 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K25 become effective?
K25 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K25?
K25 belongs to category K25, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.