2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K62.0Anal polyp

ICD-10-CM Codes›K00–K95›K55-K64›K62

ICD-10-CM K62.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

K62.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for anal polyp. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 393 through 395. Coders also document this condition as anal and rectal polyp. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Anal and rectal conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
K62.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Anal polyp
Short Description
Anal polyp
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
K62
Other diseases of anus and rectum

Code Classification

ChapterK00–K95Diseases of the digestive system
SectionK55-K64Other diseases of intestines
CategoryK62Other diseases of anus and rectum
This CodeK62.0Anal polyp

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anal and rectal polyp
  • Anal polyp
  • Anal verge finding
  • Inflammatory polyp of anus
  • Lymphoid polyp of anus
  • Polyp of anal verge
  • Rectal polyp

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to K62.0: its own notes plus those printed at K62 and 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.

From K62 Other diseases of anus and rectum applies to 12 codes
  • 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.

From K62 Other diseases of anus and rectum applies to 12 codes
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.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG015
Anal and rectal conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Anal Polyp

    a non-neoplastic or neoplastic polypoid lesion that arises from the anus. representative examples include fibroepithelial polyp and squamous papilloma.

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

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Convert K62.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
569.0 Anal & rectal polyp
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 K62.0Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anal polyp?

The ICD-10-CM code for anal polyp is K62.0 (sometimes written as K620). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is K62.0 (Other diseases of anus and rectum) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report anal polyp on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does K62.0 group to?

When anal polyp is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 394, 395, 393, with relative weights from 0.6379 to 1.5877 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of K62.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, anal polyp converts to ICD-9-CM 569.0 (anal & rectal polyp). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.