K61
Header — not billableAbscess of anal and rectal regions
The ICD-10 code for abscess of anal and rectal regions is K61.
K61 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Includes
Terms listed here further define or give examples of the conditions grouped under this code — they describe what the code covers, not a separate diagnosis.
- abscess of anal and rectal regions
- cellulitis of anal and rectal regions
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
- K55Vascular disorders of intestinenon-billable header
- K56Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernianon-billable header
- K57Diverticular disease of intestinenon-billable header
- K58Irritable bowel syndromenon-billable header
- K59Other functional intestinal disordersnon-billable header
- K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regionsnon-billable header
- K62Other diseases of anus and rectumnon-billable header
- K63Other diseases of intestinenon-billable header
- K64Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosisnon-billable header
- K61Abscess of anal and rectal regionsnon-billable header