K60 vs K61

K60 (Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions) compared with K61 (Abscess of anal and rectal regions), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. K60 carries an Excludes2 note covering K61: “abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

	K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions	K61Abscess of anal and rectal regions
Billing status	Non-billable header Report instead: K60.0, K60.1, K60.2, K60.30, K60.311	Non-billable header Report instead: K61.0, K61.1, K61.2, K61.31, K61.39
Classification	K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)	K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
Definition	Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K60).	Abscess of anal and rectal regions is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K61).
Includes	—	abscess of anal and rectal regions cellulitis of anal and rectal regions

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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources