All ICD10 Codes
K60Not billable, use a more specific code below

Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

In Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64), chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System

30 billable codes under K60: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 11 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.

Read Section I.C.11 (page 58)

All codes under K60

K60 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

K60 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 30 billable codes under K60 group to MS-DRG 393, 394, or 395 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to K60

Notes on these codes point to K60.

  • K62.6 Excludes1: fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)
  • K62.81 Excludes2: anal fissure (K60.-)
  • K63.2 Excludes2: fistula of anal and rectal regions (K60.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Anal Disorders

Your anus is the opening at the end of your large intestine. It is where stool (poop) leaves your body. Problems with the anus are common. They include:

Read more about anal disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.