K25

Non-billable

Gastric ulcer

K25 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gastric ulcer. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K25.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
K00-K95
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain: Starts between meals or during the night Briefly stops if you eat or take antacids Lasts for minutes to hours Comes and goes for several days or weeks Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach…

Read more about Peptic Ulcer at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • erosion (acute) of stomach
  • pylorus ulcer (peptic)
  • stomach ulcer (peptic)

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • acute gastritis (K29.0-)
  • peptic ulcer NOS (K27.-)

Use additional code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K25?
K25 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gastric ulcer". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K25 a billable code?
No — K25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K25.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of K25?
K25 has 9 more specific child codes, including K25.0, K25.1, K25.2.
What is excluded from K25?
Excludes1 (not coded here): acute gastritis (K29.0-); peptic ulcer NOS (K27.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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