ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Stercoraceous
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stercoraceous, stercoral ulcer”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Stercoraceous
The ICD-10-CM code for Stercoraceous is K63.3 (Ulcer of intestine). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on K63.3.
Within K63 (other diseases of intestine), K63.3 is specifically for ulcer of intestine. Related codes cover abscess of intestine (K63.0), perforation of intestine (nontraumatic) (K63.1), fistula of intestine (K63.2), Enteroptosis (K63.4), polyp of colon (K63.5), other specified diseases of intestine (K63.8) and disease of intestine, unspecified (K63.9).
Don't report K63.3 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: duodenal ulcer (K26.-), gastrointestinal ulcer (K28.-), gastrojejunal ulcer (K28.-), jejunal ulcer (K28.-) and 4 more.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific Stercoraceous codes (official index)
- anus or rectum K62.6 — Ulcer of anus and rectum
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for K63.3)
Common questions about Stercoraceous ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Stercoraceous?
- K63.3 — Ulcer of intestine. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: K62.6.
What is the ICD-10 code for anus or rectum stercoraceous?
- K62.6 — Ulcer of anus and rectum.
Is K63.3 billable?
- Yes. K63.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can K63.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict K63.3 as a principal diagnosis.
Is K63.3 a CC or MCC?
- K63.3 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.