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ICD-10-CM Code for Rectal fistula, complex K60.42

ICD-10 code K60.42 for Rectal fistula, complex is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Rectal fistula, complex
Extrasphincteric rectal fistula
High intersphincteric rectal fistula
Suprasphincteric rectal fistula
Transsphincteric rectal fistula
Code also , if applicable:
perianal abscess (K61.0)
rectovaginal fistula (N82.3)
stenosis of anus and rectum (K62.4)

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)

 
K60.42 Rectal fistula, complex
Child Code
Rectal fistula, complex, initial
Child Code
Rectal fistula, complex, persistent
Child Code
Rectal fistula, complex, recurrent
Child Code
Rectal fistula, complex, unspecified

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