K62 ICD-10-CM Code: Other diseases of anus and rectum
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
K62Other diseases of anus and rectum
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where K62 sits
- 1
Chapter 11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- 2
Section
Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
- 3
Category K62
Other diseases of anus and rectum
- 4
Code K62
Other diseases of anus and rectum
Codes under K62
K62 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 K62.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for K62.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for K62.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for K62.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
- fecal incontinence (R15.-)
- hemorrhoids (K64.-)
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 K62 mean?
K62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other diseases of anus and rectum.”
Is K62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. K62 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 K62 located in ICD-10-CM?
K62 is listed in Chapter 11, Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95), within Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) (K55–K64), under category K62, Other diseases of anus and rectum.
What coding notes are listed for K62?
No inclusion terms are listed for K62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-); fecal incontinence (R15.-); hemorrhoids (K64.-).