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K61.31

Billable

Horseshoe abscess

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A horseshoe-shaped abscess that extends around the anus, typically involving the deep postanal space and extending laterally on both sides.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a specific type of ischiorectal abscess with a characteristic horseshoe pattern
  • •Confirm the horseshoe configuration is documented before coding this specific variant

Code Hierarchy

└K61Abscess of anal and rectal regions└K61.3Ischiorectal abscess└K61.31Horseshoe abscess
└K61.31Horseshoe abscess

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