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ICD-10-CM Code for Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions K60

ICD-10 code K60 for Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Excludes1: fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions with abscess or cellulitis (K61.-)
Excludes2: anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) (K62.81)
 
K60 Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
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Acute anal fissure
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Chronic anal fissure
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Anal fissure, unspecified
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Anal fistula
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Rectal fistula
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Anorectal fistula

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