Question 1

Is K26 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K26 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K26 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K26 represents Duodenal ulcer. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K26 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K26 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K26?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K26 is section:K20-K31 (Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K26?

Accepted Answer

Code K26 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: peptic ulcer NOS (K27.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with K26 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with K26?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding K26, consider adding codes for: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

K262026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes29Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Includes3Included conditions