Personal history of peptic ulcer disease

This code signifies that a patient has a documented history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), including gastric or duodenal ulcers, that is now resolved. It indicates a past medical condition that is no longer active but may still be relevant for risk assessment or management of other conditions.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for care and their medical record indicates a previous diagnosis and treatment of a peptic ulcer, but there is no current active ulceration. It is often used for follow-up visits, routine screenings, or when the patient's history of PUD impacts current treatment decisions for unrelated conditions.

• Only use this code when the peptic ulcer is no longer active. For active ulcers, use codes from the K25-K27 series.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "history of" or "resolved" peptic ulcer disease.
• Do not code if the patient has a current diagnosis of H. pylori infection without an active ulcer, even if they have a history of PUD.