K62.6

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Ulcer of anus and rectum

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Solitary ulcer of anus and rectum
  • Stercoral ulcer of anus and rectum
Excludes1(Not coded here)
  • fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K62Other diseases of anus and rectum
K62.6Ulcer of anus and rectum

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K62.6:

categoryK62
Other diseases of anus and rectum
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

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