ICD-10 Code K28.7 – Chronic gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K28.7 – Chronic gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation
What it is
K28.7 identifies a chronic ulcer at the gastrojejunal anastomosis, without current bleeding or perforation. Use it when documentation specifies a longstanding gastrojejunal ulcer and does not mention hemorrhage or perforation.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, or symptoms of persistent marginal ulceration after gastric surgery.
When to use this code
Use K28.7 when the provider documents a chronic gastrojejunal ulcer and explicitly states there is no hemorrhage or perforation. It may appear in follow-up notes, endoscopy reports, or surgical complication records. If the record only says “marginal ulcer,” check documentation for chronicity and site.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the ulcer is acute, actively bleeding, or perforated. If the documentation does not confirm a gastrojejunal location, check documentation before assigning K28.7.
Coding tip
Confirm both chronicity and the absence of hemorrhage or perforation before coding.