2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K55-K64›K60

ICD-10-CM K60
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

K60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K60.0, K60.1, K60.2, and K60.30.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K60
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Short Description
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
K55-K64
Other diseases of intestines

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK55-K64Other diseases of intestines
CategoryK60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
This CodeK60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Specific Coding for Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regionsOverview

Non-specific codes like K60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K60.0 for Acute anal fissure

  • Use K60.1 for Chronic anal fissure

  • Use K60.2 for Anal fissure, unspecified

  • K60.3 for Anal fistula

  • Use K60.30 for Anal fistula, unspecified

  • K60.31 for Anal fistula, simple

  • K60.32 for Anal fistula, complex

  • K60.4 for Rectal fistula

  • Use K60.40 for Rectal fistula, unspecified

  • K60.41 for Rectal fistula, simple

  • K60.42 for Rectal fistula, complex

  • K60.5 for Anorectal fistula

  • Use K60.50 for Anorectal fistula, unspecified

  • K60.51 for Anorectal fistula, simple

  • K60.52 for Anorectal fistula, complex

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K60: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On K60 itself
  • abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)
From Chapter 11 (K00-K95) Diseases of the digestive system applies to 863 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name K60, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming K60: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • K62.6 Ulcer of anus and rectum
    fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming K60: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • K62.81 Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)
    anal fissure (K60.-)
  • K63.2 Fistula of intestine
    fistula of anal and rectal regions (K60.-)

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About K60Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions?

K60 is the ICD-10-CM category for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is K60 (Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions need a more specific code from this category, such as K60.0, K60.1, and K60.2.