2025 ICD-10-CM code K62.5
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) Feed
Hemorrhage of anus and rectum.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of bleeding from the anus and rectum requiring medical evaluation and management.The severity of the bleeding and associated symptoms determine the level of care required.
Diagnosis and management of bleeding from the anus and rectum.
- Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- K62 Other diseases of anus and rectumK62.0 Anal polypK62.1 Rectal polypK62.2 Anal prolapseK62.3 Rectal prolapseK62.4 Stenosis of anus and rectumK62.5 Hemorrhage of anus and rectumK62.6 Ulcer of anus and rectumK62.7 Radiation proctitisK62.8 Other specified diseases of anus and rectumK62.9 Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified
In simple words: Bleeding from the anus and rectum.
Hemorrhage of anus and rectum. Excludes1: gastrointestinal bleeding NOS (K92.2) melena (K92.1) neonatal rectal hemorrhage (P54.2)
Example 1: A patient presents with bright red blood in their stool. After examination, the physician determines the source of the bleeding is the rectum., A patient with a history of hemorrhoids experiences bleeding from the anus after a bowel movement., A patient undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer develops bleeding from the rectum as a side effect (radiation proctitis).
Documentation should include the source of the bleeding (anus or rectum), quantity of blood, associated symptoms, and any relevant medical history (e.g., hemorrhoids, radiation therapy).
** This information is current as of December 1, 2024.Coding guidelines and medical practices are subject to change, so it is always recommended to consult the most up-to-date resources.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Proctology, General Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital