K27.9Billable
Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Short description: Peptic ulc, site unsp, unsp as ac or chr, w/o hemor or perf
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K27
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K27
K27Peptic ulcer, site unspecifiedK27.0Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhageYesK27.1Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforationYesK27.2Acute peptic ulcer, site unsp, w both hemorrhage and perfYesK27.3Acute peptic ulcer, site unsp, w/o hemorrhage or perforationYesK27.4Chronic or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, with hemorrhageYesK27.5Chronic or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, with perforationYesK27.6Chr or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, w both hemor and perfYesK27.7Chronic peptic ulcer, site unsp, w/o hemorrhage or perfYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K27.9?
K27.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation.
Is K27.9 a billable code?
Yes. K27.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K27.9 in?
K27.9 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K27.9 become effective?
K27.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K27.9?
K27.9 belongs to category K27, 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.