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ICD-10-CM Code for Rectal fistula, complex, initial K60.421

ICD-10 code K60.421 for Rectal fistula, complex, initial is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Rectal fistula, complex, initial
Rectal fistula, complex, new

K60.42

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)

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