ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K60.4
Rectal fistula
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K60.4
- congenital fistula (Q43.6)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- vesicorectal fistual (N32.1)
- , if applicable:
- Crohn's disease (K50.-)
- ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
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
- , if applicable:
- perianal abscess (K61.0)
- rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
- stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K60.4 (Rectal fistula)
ICD-10-CM code K60.4 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 K60.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K60.4 - Rectal fistula. 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 Rectal fistula.