K62.89

Billable code

Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

The ICD-10 code for other specified diseases of anus and rectum is K62.89.

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.

Proctitis NOS

Use additional code

This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.

code for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

Documentation support

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.

Related codes in this category

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

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.

56942Approximate match
56949Approximate match

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Associated MS-DRGs

K62.89 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.