2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K62Other diseases of anus and rectum

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K55-K64›K62

ICD-10-CM K62
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

K62 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other diseases of anus and rectum, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as K62.0, K62.1, K62.2, and K62.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K62
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other diseases of anus and rectum
Chapter
K55-K64
Other diseases of intestines

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK55-K64Other diseases of intestines
CategoryK62Other diseases of anus and rectum
This CodeK62Other diseases of anus and rectum

Specific Coding for Other diseases of anus and rectumOverview

Non-specific codes like K62 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use K62.0 for Anal polyp

  • Use K62.1 for Rectal polyp

  • Use K62.2 for Anal prolapse

  • Use K62.3 for Rectal prolapse

  • Use K62.4 for Stenosis of anus and rectum

  • Use K62.5 for Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

  • Use K62.6 for Ulcer of anus and rectum

  • Use K62.7 for Radiation proctitis

  • K62.8 for Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

  • Use K62.81 for Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)

  • Use K62.82 for Dysplasia of anus

  • Use K62.89 for Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

  • Use K62.9 for Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • anal canal

Type 2 Excludes

  • colostomy and enterostomy malfunction K94.0 K94.1
  • fecal incontinence R15
  • hemorrhoids K64

Patient EducationClinical

Anal Disorders

Your anus is the opening at the end of your large intestine. It is where stool (poop) leaves your body.

The full article covers:

  • What is the anus?
  • What are anal disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of anal disorders?
  • How are anal disorders diagnosed?
  • How are anal disorders treated?

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About K62Overview

Is K62 (Other diseases of anus and rectum) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other diseases of anus and rectum, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other diseases of anus and rectum need a more specific code from this category, such as K62.0, K62.1, and K62.2.