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K62.7

Billable

Radiation proctitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the rectum caused by radiation therapy, typically occurring after cancer treatment.

Coding Tips

  • Link to the underlying cancer diagnosis and radiation therapy codes
  • Document the timing relative to radiation treatment

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify the type of radiation (W88.-)
  • or radiation therapy (Y84.2)

Code Hierarchy

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