Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K60

Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

ICD-10-CM Code:
K60
ICD-10 Code for:
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the digestive system
    (K00–K95)
    • Other diseases of intestines
      (K55-K64)
      • Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
        (K60)

K60 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Non-specific codes like K60 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions:

  • Use K60.0 for Acute anal fissure - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K60.1 for Chronic anal fissure - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K60.2 for Anal fissure, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K60.3 for Anal fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K60.4 for Rectal fistula - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use K60.5 for Anorectal fistula - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Anal Disorders

The anus is the opening of the rectum through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with the anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures (cracks), and cancer.

You may be embarrassed to talk about your anal troubles. But it is important to let your doctor know, especially if you have pain or bleeding. The more details you can give about your problem, the better your doctor will be able to help you. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.