Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K62 is the diagnosis code for Other diseases of anus and rectum. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 â Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in K62. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K62 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K62 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other diseases of anus and rectum". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K62 is located in Section K55-K64 â "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K62 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K62.0, K62.1, K62.2, K62.3, K62.4 and more.
Use K62 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other diseases of anus and rectum" 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 Other diseases of anus and rectum is K62.
No, K62 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K62 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K62 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.