K62.8Header code — not billable
Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
- Chapter
- 11. Diseases of the digestive system
- Category
- K62
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category K62
K62Other diseases of anus and rectumK62.0Anal polypYesK62.1Rectal polypYesK62.2Anal prolapseYesK62.3Rectal prolapseYesK62.4Stenosis of anus and rectumYesK62.5Hemorrhage of anus and rectumYesK62.6Ulcer of anus and rectumYesK62.7Radiation proctitisYesK62.81Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)YesK62.82Dysplasia of anusYesK62.89Other specified diseases of anus and rectumYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code K62.8?
K62.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified diseases of anus and rectum.
Is K62.8 a billable code?
No. K62.8 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 K62.8 in?
K62.8 falls under Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system.
When did K62.8 become effective?
K62.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to K62.8?
K62.8 belongs to category K62, 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.