K62.8 – Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code K62.8

Code: K62.8 (claims format: K628)
Description: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under K62.8

K62.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

K62.81 – Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)Billable
K62.82 – Dysplasia of anusBillable
K62.89 – Other specified diseases of anus and rectumBillable

Notes for K62.8

Excludes2 (not included here):

ulcerative proctitis (K51.2)

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

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
K62.6 – Ulcer of anus and rectumBillable
K62.7 – Radiation proctitisBillable
K62.9 – Disease of anus and rectum, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K62.8?

K62.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified diseases of anus and rectum, in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K62.8 a billable code?

No. K62.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does K62.8 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.