K60.51
Header — not billableAnorectal fistula, simple
The ICD-10 code for anorectal fistula, simple is K60.51.
K60.51 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Low intersphincteric anorectal fistula
- Superficial anorectal fistula
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- K60.50Anorectal fistula, unspecified
- K60.52Anorectal fistula, complexnon-billable header
- K60.51Anorectal fistula, simplenon-billable header