K60 vs K62.6
K60 (Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions) compared with K62.6 (Ulcer of anus and rectum), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. K62.6 carries an Excludes1 note covering K60: “fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions | K62.6Ulcer of anus and rectum | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| 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). | Ulcer of anus and rectum is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K62.6). |
| Includes | — | anal canal Solitary ulcer of anus and rectum Stercoral ulcer of anus and rectum |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources