ICD-9-CM 251.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 251.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM E16.4 Increased secretion of gastrin
Approximate Synonyms
Hypergastrinemia
Increased gastrin secretion
Clinical Information
A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer (ulcer of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine)
Triad comprising intractable, sometimes fulminating atypical ulcers, extremely elevated gastic acidity, and gastrin secreting non beta islet cell tumors
Applies To
Hyperplasia of pancreatic alpha cells with gastrin excess