ICD Code K25.9

ICD code K25.9 is a diagnosis for a gastric ulcer that is not specified as either acute or chronic and does not have associated bleeding or perforation.

1. Presence of a gastric ulcer identified through clinical evaluation or diagnostic imaging

2. No specification as to whether the ulcer is acute or chronic

3. Absence of documented hemorrhage associated with the ulcer

4. Absence of documented perforation associated with the ulcer

5. Insufficient detail in the medical record to further classify the ulcer as acute, chronic, with hemorrhage, or with perforation

6. Symptoms may include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, or dyspepsia, but without evidence of bleeding or perforation

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K25.9 include:

- 43235 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing)

- 43239 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with biopsy)

- 43255 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with control of bleeding)

- 43270 (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with endoscopic retrograde removal of foreign body)

- 99201–99215 (Office or other outpatient evaluation and management services)

- 99221–99223 (Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99231–99233 (Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient)

- 99406–99407 (Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit, intermediate or intensive)

Selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code K25.9.

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