ICD-9 Code 534.91

Gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without mention of hemorrhage or perforation, with obstruction

Not Valid for Submission

534.91 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without mention of hemorrhage or perforation, with obstruction. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: 534.91
Short Description:Gastrojejun ulc NOS-obst
Long Description:Gastrojejunal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without mention of hemorrhage or perforation, with obstruction

Convert 534.91 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • K28.9 - Gastrojejunal ulcer, unsp as acute or chr, w/o hemor or perf

Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system (520–579)
    • Diseases of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (530-539)
      • 534 Gastrojejunal ulcer

Information for Medical Professionals

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
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