Asked by Sebastian Manosalvas on Sep 24, 2024

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What is the correct code for an acute gastric ulcer with perforation?

A) K25.0
B) K25.1
C) K25.2
D) K25.3

Perforation

A medical condition in which a hole or tear occurs in the wall of any part of the gastrointestinal tract or other bodily organs.

  • Comprehend the terminology used for diagnostics and procedures in gastrointestinal medical coding.
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Shaniya Taylor2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to ICD-10-CM codes, B is the correct code because K25.1 represents acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage or perforation. K25.0 is for acute gastric ulcer with bleeding only, K25.2 is for acute gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation, and K25.3 is for acute gastric ulcer, unspecified as bleeding or perforation.