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Compare/K62 vs K94.0

K62 vs K94.0

K62 (Other diseases of anus and rectum) compared with K94.0 (Colostomy complications), 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. K62 carries an Excludes2 note covering K94.0: “colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)”

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

Side by side

K62Other diseases of anus and rectumK94.0Colostomy complications
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: K62.0, K62.1, K62.2, K62.3, K62.4

Non-billable header

Report instead: K94.00, K94.01, K94.02, K94.03, K94.09

ClassificationK00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
DefinitionOther diseases of anus and rectum is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K62).Colostomy complications is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (K94.0).
Includes
anal canal

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