K60 ICD-10-CM Code: Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K60 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
- 3
Category K60
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
- 4
Code K60
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Codes under K60
K60 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for K60.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K60.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K60.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K60.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
- anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code K60 mean?
K60 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions.”
Is K60 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K60 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is K60 located in ICD-10-CM?
K60 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) (K55–K64), under category K60, Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions.
What coding notes are listed for K60?
No inclusion terms are listed for K60 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-); anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81).