Question 1

Is K60 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, K60 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K60 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K60 represents Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K60 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K60 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K60?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K60 is section:K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K60?

Accepted Answer

Code K60 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with K60 as they represent different diagnoses.

K602026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is K60 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code K60 mean?

When was ICD-10 code K60 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K60?

What conditions are excluded from K60?