What is the ICD-10 code for a perforated gastric ulcer?

The ICD-10 code for an acute perforated gastric ulcer is K25.1, while K25.5 is used for chronic or unspecified cases.

How do you document a perforated gastric ulcer?

Documentation should specify whether the ulcer is acute or chronic, confirm perforation via imaging or surgery, and include relevant patient history.

ICD-10 Coding for Perforated Gastric Ulcer(K25.1, F10.2, K25.5)

Save

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for perforated gastric ulcers, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate coding with our comprehensive guide.

Also known as:

Stomach Ulcer with PerforationGastric Ulcer with Hole

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Perforated Gastric Ulcer

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

→

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
K25.1	Acute gastric ulcer with perforation	Use when an acute gastric ulcer is confirmed with perforation through imaging or surgery.	Imaging showing free air under diaphragm Surgical confirmation of perforation Symptoms of acute abdomen
K25.5	Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with perforation	Use when a chronic gastric ulcer is documented with perforation, or if the chronicity is unspecified.	Documentation of chronic ulcer history Absence of acute symptoms

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute gastric ulcer with perforation

K25.1Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with perforationK25.5

Acute gastric ulcer with perforationK25.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Perforated Gastric Ulcer.

Failing to document the chronicity of the ulcer

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Ensure thorough patient history is taken, Confirm findings with imaging or surgery

Using unspecified codes when perforation is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced reimbursement., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies acute or chronic perforation.

Specificity in ulcer documentation

Impact

Risk of audits due to unspecified ulcer chronicity leading to incorrect coding.

Mitigation

Implement thorough documentation practices specifying acute or chronic nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K25.1.

Primary Code

K25.1

Acute gastric ulcer with perforation

Quick Navigation

ICD-10 codes3

Coding risks3

FAQs2

ICD-10 Coding for Perforated Gastric Ulcer(K25.1, F10.2, K25.5)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a perforated gastric ulcer?

How do you document a perforated gastric ulcer?

Related condition guides