ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 532.50
Diagnosis Code: 532.50 (Raw: 53250)
Description: Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with perforation, without mention of obstruction
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 532.50 is designated for Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with perforation, without mention of obstruction. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
