What does ICD-10 code K60 mean?

ICD-10 code K60 is the standardized code used for fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K60 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K60 when recording fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code K60 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code K60: Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Name: ICD-10 Code K60: Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:15:49.567Z

K60 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

block

K55-K64Other diseases of intestines

currentK55-K64

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-)

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

GastroenterologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

K55Vascular disorders of intestine K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia K57Diverticular disease of intestine K58Irritable bowel syndrome K59Other functional intestinal disorders K61Abscess of anal and rectal regions K62Other diseases of anus and rectum K63Other diseases of intestine K64Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosis

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

K60

Replacement codes

K60.0 — Acute anal fissureK60.1 — Chronic anal fissureK60.2 — Anal fissure, unspecified

Common synonyms

Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Frequently asked questions

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