2025 ICD-10-CM code K25.7
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Chronic gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation.
The medical necessity for coding K25.7 is established by the presence of a chronic gastric ulcer, confirmed by endoscopic or imaging findings.The absence of bleeding or perforation at the time of the procedure is essential.Documentation should support a clinical diagnosis of a chronic gastric ulcer and should exclude alternative diagnoses.The treatment plan should address the underlying cause and alleviate symptoms.
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
In simple words: This code describes a long-lasting sore (ulcer) in the stomach that hasn't caused any bleeding or holes.
K25.7 in the ICD-10-CM classification system denotes a chronic gastric ulcer that has not resulted in hemorrhage (bleeding) or perforation (hole formation) in the stomach lining.This code is used when a patient presents with a long-standing ulcer in the stomach.It is crucial to note that this code excludes acute gastritis and peptic ulcers not otherwise specified.Additional codes may be necessary to specify associated conditions such as alcohol abuse or dependence.
Example 1: A 55-year-old male patient presents with epigastric pain (pain in the upper abdomen) and a history of chronic dyspepsia (indigestion) for several years. Endoscopy reveals a chronic gastric ulcer without evidence of bleeding or perforation., A 40-year-old female patient with a history of Helicobacter pylori infection reports persistent abdominal discomfort. Endoscopy shows a chronic gastric ulcer with no signs of active bleeding or a perforation.Testing confirms eradication of the H. pylori infection., A 60-year-old male patient taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for chronic arthritis develops persistent epigastric pain. Upper endoscopy reveals a chronic gastric ulcer.No active bleeding or perforation is present.The NSAIDs are discontinued and the patient is started on acid-reducing medication.
Complete history and physical examination, including details of symptoms (e.g., epigastric pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, melena - dark or black stools) and duration; results of upper endoscopy or other relevant imaging studies (e.g., barium swallow, CT scan) showing the presence of a chronic gastric ulcer; documentation of absence of bleeding or perforation; results of Helicobacter pylori testing (if done); details of any prescribed medications.
** Always cross-reference with other relevant codes to ensure complete and accurate billing.Consider additional codes for complications or comorbidities.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient