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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 533
Peptic ulcer site unspecified 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 533 can be accessed here. - Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
- 533 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
Use additional E code to identify drug, if drug-induced 533 includes: - gastroduodenal ulcer NOS
- peptic ulcer NOS
- stress ulcer NOS
533 excludes:
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