K62
Non-billableOther diseases of anus and rectum
Other diseases of anus and rectum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- anal canal
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •colostomy and enterostomy malfunction,K94.0, K94.1
- •fecal incontinenceR15
- •hemorrhoidsK64
Child Codes (10)
K62.0Anal polyp
K62.1Rectal polyp
K62.2Anal prolapse
K62.3Rectal prolapse
K62.4Stenosis of anus and rectum
K62.5Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
K62.6Ulcer of anus and rectum
K62.7Radiation proctitis
K62.8Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
K62.9Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of anus and rectum?
The ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of anus and rectum is K62. The full clinical description is "Other diseases of anus and rectum". K62 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K62 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K62 represents “Other diseases of anus and rectum”. 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 K62 a billable code?
No, K62 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under K62.
What chapter is K62 in?
K62 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What are the subcategories under K62?
K62 has 10 child codes, including: K62.0 (Anal polyp), K62.1 (Rectal polyp), K62.2 (Anal prolapse), K62.3 (Rectal prolapse), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K62?
K62 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4544984, C0341326. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K62 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other diseases of anus and rectum affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K62?
K62 maps to the ICD-11 code: DE2Z (Diseases of the digestive system, unspecified).
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