ICD-10-CM K62.8: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K62.8

Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K62.8

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

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 for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

Use Additional Code

code for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

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

Parent Code (Less Specific):

K62 - Other diseases of anus and rectum

About ICD-10-CM Code K62.8 (Other specified diseases of anus and rectum)

ICD-10-CM code K62.8 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 K62.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K62.8 - Other specified 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 specified diseases of anus and rectum.