K28.9 – Gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Code
K28.9(claims format:K289)- Description
- Gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
- Short description
- Gastrojejunal ulcer, unsp as acute or chr, w/o hemor or perf
- 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
- K28
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K28 – Gastrojejunal ulcer
- anastomotic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrocolic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrointestinal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrojejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- jejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- marginal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- stomal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- primary ulcer of small intestine (K63.3)
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Block K20-K31
- hiatus hernia (K44.-)
Index terms for K28.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in K28
- K28.0 – Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with hemorrhageBillable
- K28.1 – Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with perforationBillable
- K28.2 – Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationBillable
- K28.3 – Acute gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationBillable
- K28.4 – Chronic or unspecified gastrojejunal ulcer with hemorrhageBillable
- K28.5 – Chronic or unspecified gastrojejunal ulcer with perforationBillable
- K28.6 – Chronic or unspecified gastrojejunal ulcer with both hemorrhage and perforationBillable
- K28.7 – Chronic gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforationBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K28.9?
K28.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation, in the block K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum).
Is K28.9 a billable code?
Yes. K28.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K28.9 belong to?
It belongs to category K28 – Gastrojejunal ulcer.
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.