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K60.0 – Acute anal fissure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K60.0

Code: K60.0 (claims format: K600)
Description: Acute anal fissure
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block: K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
Parent codes: K60

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K60 – Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Index terms for K60.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Fissure, fissured, anus, anal, acute

Related codes in K60

K60.1 – Chronic anal fissureBillable
K60.2 – Anal fissure, unspecifiedBillable
K60.3 – Anal fistulaHeader
K60.4 – Rectal fistulaHeader
K60.5 – Anorectal fistulaHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K60.0?

K60.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute anal fissure, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K60.0 a billable code?

Yes. K60.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K60.0 belong to?

It belongs to category K60 – Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.