Skip to content
HCC Buddy home

K64.0

Billable

First degree hemorrhoids

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

What This Code Means

First degree hemorrhoids are internal hemorrhoids that bleed but do not prolapse (protrude) outside the body during bowel movements.

Coding Tips

  • •First degree hemorrhoids are the mildest form; confirm internal location and absence of prolapse in documentation
  • •Distinguish from external hemorrhoids (K64.4) which are skin tags or thrombosed external hemorrhoids

Code Hierarchy

└K64Hemorrhoids and perianal venous thrombosis└K64.0First degree hemorrhoids
└K64.0First degree hemorrhoids

Open K64.0 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.

Open in EncoderStart 14-Day Pro Trial