Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K60.512 is the diagnosis code for Anorectal fistula, simple, persistent. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 — Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where K60.512 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K60.512 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K60.512 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anorectal fistula, simple, persistent". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K60.512 is K60.51 ("Anorectal fistula, simple"). K60.512 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K60.512 is located in Section K55-K64 — "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K60.512 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anorectal fistula, simple, persistent" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Anorectal fistula, simple, persistent is K60.512.
Yes, K60.512 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K60.512 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K60.512 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.