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K62.6

Billable

Ulcer of anus and rectum

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

What This Code Means

An open sore or erosion in the tissue lining the anus or rectum, often causing pain and bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the severity and location (anus vs rectum) when available
  • •Exclude ulcers due to inflammatory bowel disease which have separate codes

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)
  • ulcerative colitis (K51.-)

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