A gastric ulcer is an open sore on the lining of your stomach. It often causes a burning or gnawing pain-especially between meals or at night. In medical coding, gastric ulcers are classified under ICD-10 codes K25.0-K25.9.
You may experience:
Gastric ulcers develop when the stomach's protective lining is weakened by:
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Code K25.9 is for an unspecified gastric ulcer. Other codes (K25.0-K25.8) describe ulcers with bleeding or perforation.
Gastric ulcers do not usually cause diarrhea, but stomach irritation or antibiotics used to treat H. pylori infection may trigger it.
Avoid spicy, fried, or fatty foods, citrus fruits and juices, caffeinated beverages (coffee or tea), and alcohol, as they can irritate the stomach lining.
Choose soft, bland, low-acid foods such as oatmeal, steamed vegetables (like carrots or squash), bananas, melons, rice, and lean meats such as chicken or turkey.
Stress can increase stomach acid production and slow the healing process. Managing stress with techniques like deep breathing, yoga, or meditation can help you recover faster.
A gastric ulcer diet is a gentle eating plan focused on low-acid, non-irritating foods eaten in small, regular meals to reduce stomach irritation and promote healing.
Doctors use gastric ulcer ICD-10 codes (e.g., K25.9) to document the diagnosis, maintain medical records, process billing, and support clinical research.
At GastroDoxs, our board-certified gastroenterologists in Houston specialize in diagnosing and treating gastric ulcers with personalized care plans.
Gastric ulceration ICD-10 refers to specific codes that classify the type and severity of an ulcer, such as whether it's bleeding, perforated, or chronic.
With appropriate medication, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle changes, most gastric ulcers heal within 4 to 8 weeks under medical supervision.
