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K61.0 vs K61.4

K61.0 (Anal abscess) compared with K61.4 (Intrasphincteric abscess), 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. K61.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering K61.4: “intrasphincteric abscess (K61.4)”

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

Side by side

K61.0Anal abscessK61.4Intrasphincteric abscess
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationK00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
DefinitionAnal abscess is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K61.0).Intrasphincteric abscess is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K61.4).
Includes
abscess of anal and rectal regions
cellulitis of anal and rectal regions
Perianal abscess
abscess of anal and rectal regions
cellulitis of anal and rectal regions
Intersphincteric abscess

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