Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM K60 is the diagnosis code for Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions. 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 K60. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where K60 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, K60 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
K60 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
K60 is located in Section K55-K64 â "Other diseases of intestines" within Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
K60 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: K60.0, K60.1, K60.2, K60.3, K60.4 and more.
Use K60 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions" 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 Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions is K60.
No, K60 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
K60 is in Chapter 11 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, K60 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.