K62.6 – Ulcer of anus and rectum
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines
ICD-10-CM code
K62.6
- Code
K62.6(claims format:K626)- Description
- Ulcer of anus and rectum
- 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
- K62
Notes for K62.6
Applicable to:
- Solitary ulcer of anus and rectum
- Stercoral ulcer of anus and rectum
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
K62 – Other diseases of anus and rectum
Includes:
- anal canal
Index terms for K62.6
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Stercoraceous, stercoral ulcer, anus or rectum
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, anus
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, rectum
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, anorectal
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, solitary, anus or rectum
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, intestine, intestinal, rectum
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, rectum, stercoraceous, stercoral
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, stercoraceous, stercoral, anus or rectum
Related codes in K62
- K62.0 – Anal polypBillable
- K62.1 – Rectal polypBillable
- K62.2 – Anal prolapseBillable
- K62.3 – Rectal prolapseBillable
- K62.4 – Stenosis of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.5 – Hemorrhage of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.7 – Radiation proctitisBillable
- K62.8 – Other specified diseases of anus and rectumHeader
- K62.9 – Disease of anus and rectum, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K62.6?
K62.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for ulcer of anus and rectum, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
Is K62.6 a billable code?
Yes. K62.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does K62.6 belong to?
It belongs to category K62 – Other diseases of anus and rectum.
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.