ICD-10-CM K60.3 is the diagnosis code for Anal fistula. This code falls under the section "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 — 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 should never be coded at the same time as K60.3. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where K60.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K60.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K60.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anal fistula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of K60.3 is K60 ("Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions"). K60.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
K60.3 is located in Section K55-K64 — "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K60.3 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K60.30, K60.31, K60.32.
Use K60.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anal fistula" 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 Anal fistula is K60.3.
No, K60.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K60.3 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for K60.3 include: congenital fistula (Q43.6).
Yes, K60.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.