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Review This Post-Surgery Ulcer Scenario

Published on Wed Jun 03, 2026

Question: After a laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy, the patient returned a few weeks later complaining of abdominal pain. There was no bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, but during the endoscopic exam, the doctor diagnosed the patient with a gastrojejunal ulcer. Which code is appropriate for this diagnosis? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Gastrojejunal ulcers can sometimes occur after gastric surgical procedures are performed. [...]
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