Acute gastric ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation

This code signifies an acute erosion in the stomach lining that has not resulted in bleeding or a complete breach of the gastric wall. It indicates a newly developed ulcerative lesion, typically causing symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea, or dyspepsia.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an "acute gastric ulcer" and explicitly rules out hemorrhage or perforation. This is appropriate for initial presentations of an acute ulcer, or when follow-up confirms the absence of these complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "acute" to differentiate from chronic gastric ulcers.
• Always review for any mention of bleeding (e.g., melena, hematemesis) or perforation to avoid miscoding.
• Do not use if the ulcer is documented as chronic, or if hemorrhage or perforation are present, as separate codes exist for those conditions.