ICD-10-CM K62: Other diseases of anus and rectum

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K62

Other diseases of anus and rectum

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K62

Includes Notes

anal canal

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

adenomatous polyp (D12.8)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • gastrointestinal bleeding NOS (K92.2)
  • melena (K92.1)
  • neonatal rectal hemorrhage (P54.2)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • abnormal results from anal cytologic examination without histologic confirmation (R85.61-)
  • anal intraepithelial neoplasia III (D01.3)
  • carcinoma in situ of anus (D01.3)
  • HGSIL of anus (R85.613)
  • severe dysplasia of anus (D01.3)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
  • fecal incontinence (R15.-)
  • hemorrhoids (K64.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

ulcerative proctitis (K51.2)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • anal fissure (K60.-)
  • anal sphincter tear (healed) (old) complicating delivery (O34.7-)
  • traumatic tear of anal sphincter (S31.831)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify the type of radiation (W88.-)
  • or radiation therapy (Y84.2)
Use Additional Code

code for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

Use Additional Code

code for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

Inclusion Terms

Prolapse of anal canal

Inclusion Terms

Prolapse of rectal mucosa

Inclusion Terms

Stricture of anus (sphincter)

Inclusion Terms
  • Solitary ulcer of anus and rectum
  • Stercoral ulcer of anus and rectum
Inclusion Terms

Tear of anus, nontraumatic

Inclusion Terms
  • Anal intraepithelial neoplasia I and II (AIN I and II) (histologically confirmed)
  • Dysplasia of anus NOS
  • Mild and moderate dysplasia of anus (histologically confirmed)
Inclusion Terms

Proctitis NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for K62):

About ICD-10-CM Code K62 (Other diseases of anus and rectum)

ICD-10-CM code K62 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 K62 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K62 - Other diseases of anus and rectum. 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 Other diseases of anus and rectum.