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ICD-10-CM Code for Rectal fistula, unspecified K60.40

ICD-10 code K60.40 for Rectal fistula, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Rectal fistula, unspecified
Rectal fistula NOS

K60.4

Excludes1: congenital fistula (Q43.6)
rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
vesicorectal fistual (N32.1)

Code first , if applicable:
Crohn's disease (K50.-)
ulcerative colitis (K51.-)

K60

Excludes1: fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-)

Excludes2: abscess or cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)

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