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2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 531
Gastric ulcer
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 531 can be accessed here.
Ulceration of the GASTRIC MUCOSA due to contact with GASTRIC JUICE. It is often associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI infection or consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
531 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
Use additional E code to identify drug, if drug-induced
2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 531
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.