K27.4 – Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
ICD-10-CM code
K27.4
- Code
K27.4(claims format:K274)- Description
- Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- Short description
- Chronic or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, with hemorrhage
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Block
- K20-K31 Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Parent codes
- K27
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K27 – Peptic ulcer, site unspecified
Includes:
- gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
- peptic ulcer NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82)
Use additional code:
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Block K20-K31
Excludes2 (not included here):
- hiatus hernia (K44.-)
Index terms for K27.4
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Melena, with ulcer - code by site under Ulcer, with hemorrhage
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, bleeding
- Hematemesis, with ulcer - code by site under Ulcer, with hemorrhage
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic, ulcer - code by site under Ulcer, with hemorrhage
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, peptic, with, hemorrhage
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, peptic, chronic, with, hemorrhage
Related codes in K27
- K27.0 – Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhageBillable
- K27.1 – Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforationBillable
- K27.2 – Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforationBillable
- K27.3 – Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforationBillable
- K27.5 – Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforationBillable
- K27.6 – Chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with both hemorrhage and perforationBillable
- K27.7 – Chronic peptic ulcer, site unspecified, without hemorrhage or perforationBillable
- K27.9 – Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforationBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K27.4?
K27.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic or unspecified peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).
Is K27.4 a billable code?
Yes. K27.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K27.4 belong to?
It belongs to category K27 – Peptic ulcer, site unspecified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.