What does ICD-10 code K62 mean?

ICD-10 code K62 is the standardized code used for other diseases of anus and rectum in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code K62 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code K62 when recording other diseases of anus and rectum in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code K62 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 K62: Other diseases of anus and rectum

Name: ICD-10 Code K62: Other diseases of anus and rectum
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:15:52.491Z

K62 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other diseases of anus and rectum. 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 other diseases of anus and rectum 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

Includes

anal canal

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
fecal incontinence (R15.-)
hemorrhoids (K64.-)

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 K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions K61Abscess of anal and rectal regions 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

K62

Replacement codes

K62.0 — Anal polypK62.1 — Rectal polypK62.2 — Anal prolapseK62.3 — Rectal prolapseK62.4 — Stenosis of anus and rectumK62.5 — Hemorrhage of anus and rectumK62.6 — Ulcer of anus and rectumK62.7 — Radiation proctitisK62.9 — Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other diseases of anus and rectum

Frequently asked questions

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