ICD-10-CM K60.5: Anorectal fistula

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K60.5

Anorectal fistula

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K60.5

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital fistula (Q43.6)

Code First
  • , if applicable:
  • Crohn's disease (K50.-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Low intersphincteric anorectal fistula
  • Superficial anorectal fistula
Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula, simple, new

Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula, simple, chronic

Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula simple, occurring following complete healing

Inclusion Terms
  • Extrasphincteric anorectal fistula
  • High intersphincteric anorectal fistula
  • Suprasphincteric anorectal fistula
  • Transsphincteric anorectal fistula
Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula, complex, new

Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula, complex, chronic

Inclusion Terms

Anorectal fistula complex, occurring following complete healing

Code Also
  • , if applicable:
  • perianal abscess (K61.0)
  • rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
  • stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

K60 - Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

About ICD-10-CM Code K60.5 (Anorectal fistula)

ICD-10-CM code K60.5 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 K60.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K60.5 - Anorectal 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 Anorectal fistula.