K61.1
BillableRectal abscess
Rectal abscess
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Perirectal abscess
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abscess of anal and rectal regions
- cellulitis of anal and rectal regions
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
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
- Perirectal abscessC0267566
- Perirectal abscess (disorder)C0267566
- Perirectal abscessesC0267566
- abscess perirectalC0267566
- abscesses perirectalC0267566
- peri rectal abscessC0267566
- peri-rectal abscessC0267566
- perirectal abscessC0267566
- Rectal abscessC0149770
- Rectal abscess (disorder)C0149770
- Rectal boilC0149770
- abscess rectalC0149770
- boils rectalC0149770
- rectal abscessC0149770
Clinical Terms
- abscesses perirectal
- Perirectal abscesses
- Rectal abscess (disorder)
- Anorectal abscess
- abscess rectal
- abscess perirectal
- Cellulitis - anus or rectum
- Rectal cellulitis
- Perirectal abscess (disorder)
- boils rectal
- peri rectal abscess
- Rectal boil
- Perirectal abscess
- peri-rectal abscess
- Perirectal cellulitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rectal abscess?
The ICD-10-CM code for rectal abscess is K61.1. The full clinical description is "Rectal abscess". K61.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code K61.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K61.1 represents “Rectal abscess”. 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 K61.1 a billable code?
Yes, K61.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is K61.1 in?
K61.1 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K61.1?
K61.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: ischiorectal abscess (K61.39).
What SNOMED CT codes does K61.1 map to?
K61.1 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 75236001, 307424002, 91669008, 984000, 197166005, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for K61.1?
K61.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0267566, C0149770. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K61.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rectal abscess 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 K61.1?
K61.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: DB36.12 (Rectal cellulitis).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.