K60.5Header code — not billable
Anorectal fistula
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K60
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K60
K60Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regionsK60.0Acute anal fissureYesK60.1Chronic anal fissureYesK60.2Anal fissure, unspecifiedYesK60.3Anal fistulaK60.30Anal fistula, unspecifiedYesK60.31Anal fistula, simpleK60.311Anal fistula, simple, initialYesK60.312Anal fistula, simple, persistentYesK60.313Anal fistula, simple, recurrentYesK60.319Anal fistula, simple, unspecifiedYesK60.32Anal fistula, complex
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K60.5?
K60.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Anorectal fistula.
Is K60.5 a billable code?
No. K60.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is K60.5 in?
K60.5 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K60.5 become effective?
K60.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K60.5?
K60.5 belongs to category K60, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.