K60.40
BillableRectal fistula, unspecified
Rectal fistula, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Rectal fistula NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
- •abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regionsK61
- •anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)K62.81
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , if applicable:
- •Crohn's diseaseK50
- •ulcerative colitisK51
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(18)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Colocutaneous fistula
- Rectal fistula NOS
- Enterocutaneous fistula
- Enteric cutaneous fistula
- Fistula of perianal skin
- Perianal fistula
- Rectum to skin fistula
- External large bowel fistula
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rectal fistula, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for rectal fistula, unspecified is K60.40. The full clinical description is "Rectal fistula, unspecified". K60.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K60.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K60.40 represents “Rectal fistula, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is K60.40 a billable code?
Yes, K60.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K60.40 in?
K60.40 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K60.40?
K60.40 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 SNOMED CT codes does K60.40 map to?
K60.40 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 235790002, 197247001, 58103005, 80736008, 71449000. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K60.40?
K60.40 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C5926931, C5926705. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K60.40 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rectal fistula, unspecified 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 K60.40?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for K60.40 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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