K27.1
BillableAcute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
- peptic ulcer NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •hiatus herniaK44
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Related Codes(8)
K27.0Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
K27.2Acute peptic ulcer, site unsp, w both hemorrhage and perf
K27.3Acute peptic ulcer, site unsp, w/o hemorrhage or perforation
K27.4Chronic or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, with hemorrhage
K27.5Chronic or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, with perforation
K27.6Chr or unsp peptic ulcer, site unsp, w both hemor and perf
K27.7Chronic peptic ulcer, site unsp, w/o hemorrhage or perf
K27.9Peptic ulc, site unsp, unsp as ac or chr, w/o hemor or perf
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(13)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Acute peptic ulcer with perforation AND obstruction
- Acute peptic ulcer with perforation
- Acute peptic ulcer of unspecified site with perforation
- Acute peptic ulcer with perforation (disorder)
- Acute peptic ulcer with perforation but without obstruction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation?
The ICD-10-CM code for acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation is K27.1. The full clinical description is "Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation". K27.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K27.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K27.1 represents “Acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is K27.1 a billable code?
Yes, K27.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K27.1 in?
K27.1 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K27.1?
K27.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: peptic ulcer of newborn (P78.82).
Are additional codes required with K27.1?
Yes, when using K27.1, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does K27.1 map to?
K27.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 79118000, 35681000, 34921009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K27.1?
K27.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0267291. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K27.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like acute peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with perforation affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K27.1?
K27.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA61 (Peptic ulcer, site unspecified).
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