K26.9Billable
Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Short description: Duodenal ulcer, unsp as acute or chronic, w/o hemor or perf
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K26
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K26
K26Duodenal ulcerK26.0Acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhageYesK26.1Acute duodenal ulcer with perforationYesK26.2Acute duodenal ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationYesK26.3Acute duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationYesK26.4Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with hemorrhageYesK26.5Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with perforationYesK26.6Chronic or unsp duodenal ulcer w both hemorrhage and perfYesK26.7Chronic duodenal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K26.9?
K26.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation.
Is K26.9 a billable code?
Yes. K26.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K26.9 in?
K26.9 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K26.9 become effective?
K26.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K26.9?
K26.9 belongs to category K26, 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.