ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K60
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K60
fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-)
congenital fistula (Q43.6)
- congenital fistula (Q43.6)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- vesicorectal fistual (N32.1)
congenital fistula (Q43.6)
- abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
- anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)
- , if applicable:
- Crohn's disease (K50.-)
- ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
- , if applicable:
- Crohn's disease (K50.-)
- ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
- , if applicable:
- Crohn's disease (K50.-)
- ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
Anal fistula NOS
- Low intersphincteric anal fistula
- Superficial anal fistula
Anal fistula, simple, new
Anal fistula, simple, chronic
Anal fistula simple, occurring following complete healing
- Extrasphincteric anal fistula
- High intersphincteric anal fistula
- Suprasphincteric anal fistula
- Transsphincteric anal fistula
Anal fistula, complex, new
Anal fistula, complex, chronic
Anal fistula complex, occurring following complete healing
Fistula of rectum to skin
Rectal fistula NOS
- Low intersphincteric rectal fistula
- Superficial rectal fistula
Rectal, fistula, simple, new
Rectal fistula, simple, chronic
Rectal fistula simple, occurring following complete healing
- Extrasphincteric rectal fistula
- High intersphincteric rectal fistula
- Suprasphincteric rectal fistula
- Transsphincteric rectal fistula
Rectal fistula, complex, new
Rectal fistula, complex, chronic
Rectal fistula complex occurring following complete healing
Anorectal fistula NOS
- Low intersphincteric anorectal fistula
- Superficial anorectal fistula
Anorectal fistula, simple, new
Anorectal fistula, simple, chronic
Anorectal fistula simple, occurring following complete healing
- Extrasphincteric anorectal fistula
- High intersphincteric anorectal fistula
- Suprasphincteric anorectal fistula
- Transsphincteric anorectal fistula
Anorectal fistula, complex, new
Anorectal fistula, complex, chronic
Anorectal fistula complex, occurring following complete healing
- , if applicable:
- perianal abscess (K61.0)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)
- , if applicable:
- perianal abscess (K61.0)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)
- , if applicable:
- perianal abscess (K61.0)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K60):
About ICD-10-CM Code K60 (Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions)
ICD-10-CM code K60 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K60 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K60 - Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions.