Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K60.513 is the diagnosis code for Anorectal fistula, simple, recurrent. 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 K60.513 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, K60.513 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K60.513 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anorectal fistula, simple, recurrent". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K60.513 is K60.51 ("Anorectal fistula, simple"). K60.513 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K60.513 is located in Section K55-K64 — "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use K60.513 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anorectal fistula, simple, recurrent" 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, recurrent is K60.513.
Yes, K60.513 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
K60.513 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K60.513 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.