ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for K61.1
Rectal abscess
Coding Notes & Guidelines for K61.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
ischiorectal abscess (K61.39)
Inclusion Terms
Perirectal abscess
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code K61.1 (Rectal abscess)
ICD-10-CM code K61.1 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 K61.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about K61.1 - Rectal abscess. 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 abscess.