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ICD-10-CM Code for Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified K62.9

ICD-10 code K62.9 for Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified

K62

Includes: anal canal

Excludes2: colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
fecal incontinence (R15.-)
hemorrhoids (K64.-)

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