2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Other diseases of anus and rectum
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
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K62: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 11. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

  • anal canal

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 K62 itself
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.

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?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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 K62Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of anus and rectum?

K62 is the ICD-10-CM category for other diseases of anus and rectum, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.