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K28 vs K91.870

K28 (Gastrojejunal ulcer) compared with K91.870 (Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. K91.870 carries an Excludes2 note covering K28: “gastrojejunal ulcer (K28.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

K28Gastrojejunal ulcerK91.870Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: K28.0, K28.1, K28.2, K28.3, K28.4

Billable
ClassificationK00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
DefinitionGastrojejunal ulcer is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K28).Postprocedural hematoma of a digestive system organ or structure following a digestive system procedure is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K91.870).
Includes
anastomotic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
gastrocolic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
gastrointestinal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
gastrojejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
Use additional code
code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources