2025 ICD-10-CM code K62
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Other diseases of the anus and rectum, including the anal canal.
Medical necessity for coding K62 relies on proper documentation supporting the patient's symptoms and the need for diagnostic workup. The absence of a specific diagnosis and the exclusion of other, more specific diagnoses must be documented.
The clinical responsibility for coding K62 depends on the specific diagnosis and the healthcare setting.It could involve a gastroenterologist, colorectal surgeon, or primary care physician.
In simple words: This code covers problems with the anus and rectum that aren't specifically listed elsewhere. It includes issues with the anal canal but not things like hemorrhoids or problems with colostomies or ileostomies.
This ICD-10-CM code encompasses various diseases affecting the anus and rectum that are not otherwise specified.It includes conditions of the anal canal and excludes specific diagnoses like colostomy and enterostomy malfunctions, fecal incontinence, and hemorrhoids, which have their own respective codes.
Example 1: A patient presents with anal fissure without specifying a cause (e.g., not related to an infection or injury). K62 is the appropriate code., A patient experiences anal pain and discomfort, and after a thorough examination, no specific cause like a fissure or hemorrhoid is identified.K62 may be used in this case of unspecified anal pain., A patient presents with nonspecific symptoms of anal and rectal discomfort, and investigation finds no definitive condition. K62 may be applicable as an overall code.
Thorough documentation of the patient's symptoms, physical examination findings, and any relevant investigations (e.g., anoscopy, proctoscopy) is crucial for accurate coding. The documentation should clearly state the reason why a more specific diagnosis could not be assigned.
** Always cross-reference with other relevant codes to ensure proper selection.The absence of specific findings necessitates clear documentation justifying the use of K62. This code is for unspecified conditions, therefore, detailed documentation is of utmost importance.Any additional symptoms or findings should be coded separately.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient), Ambulatory Surgical Center