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K60.41

Non-billable

Rectal fistula, simple

Rectal fistula, simple

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

K55-K64

Parent Code

K60.4

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Low intersphincteric rectal fistula
  • Superficial rectal fistula

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-)
  • congenital fistula (Q43.6)
  • rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
  • vesicorectal fistual (N32.1)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

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

Child Codes (4)

K60.411

Rectal fistula, simple, initial

BillableK60.412

Rectal fistula, simple, persistent

BillableK60.413

Rectal fistula, simple, recurrent

BillableK60.419

Rectal fistula, simple, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rectal fistula, simple?

The ICD-10-CM code for rectal fistula, simple is K60.41. The full clinical description is "Rectal fistula, simple". K60.41 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code K60.41 mean?

ICD-10-CM code K60.41 represents "Rectal fistula, simple". It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is K60.41 a billable code?

No, K60.41 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under K60.41.

What chapter is K60.41 in?

K60.41 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).

What codes cannot be used with K60.41?

K60.41 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-); congenital fistula (Q43.6); rectovaginal fistula (N82.3); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under K60.41?

K60.41 has 4 child codes, including: K60.411 (Rectal fistula, simple, initial), K60.412 (Rectal fistula, simple, persistent), K60.413 (Rectal fistula, simple, recurrent), K60.419 (Rectal fistula, simple, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for K60.41?

K60.41 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C5926932, C5926706, C5926933. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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