K61 ICD-10-CM Code: Abscess 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
K61Abscess of anal and rectal regions
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K61 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
- 3
Category K61
Abscess of anal and rectal regions
- 4
Code K61
Abscess of anal and rectal regions
Codes under K61
K61 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 K61.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K61.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K61.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K61.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for K61.
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 K61 mean?
K61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abscess of anal and rectal regions.”
Is K61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K61 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 K61 located in ICD-10-CM?
K61 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) (K55–K64), under category K61, Abscess of anal and rectal regions.
What coding notes are listed for K61?
No inclusion terms are listed for K61 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.