`K60.519` Anorectal fistula, simple, unspecified

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from K60 Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions

Excludes1 (never code together)

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

Excludes2 (not included here)

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

Applies from K60.5 Anorectal fistula

Excludes1 (never code together)

congenital fistula (Q43.6)

Code first

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

Applies from K60.51 Anorectal fistula, simple

Applicable to

Low intersphincteric anorectal fistula
Superficial anorectal fistula

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 393-395 in MDC 06.

Code annotations containing back-references to K60.519

Back-references to K60.5

Use Additional: K50 Crohn's disease [regional enteritis] ("anorectal fistula (K60.5-)")
Use Additional: K51 Ulcerative colitis ("anorectal fistula (K60.5-)")
Use Additional: T81.83 Persistent postprocedural fistula ("anorectal fistula (K60.5-)")

Back-references to K60

Type 1 Excludes: K62.6 Ulcer of anus and rectum ("fissure and fistula of anus and rectum (K60.-)")
Type 2 Excludes: K62.81 Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old) ("anal fissure (K60.-)")
Type 2 Excludes: K63.2 Fistula of intestine ("fistula of anal and rectal regions (K60.-)")

Diagnosis Index entries for K60.519

Fistula (cutaneous) › anorectal (infectional) › simple

Nearby codes

K60.50 Anorectal fistula, unspecified
K60.51 Anorectal fistula, simple
K60.511 Anorectal fistula, simple, initial
K60.512 Anorectal fistula, simple, persistent
K60.513 Anorectal fistula, simple, recurrent
K60.519 Anorectal fistula, simple, unspecified (this code)
K60.52 Anorectal fistula, complex
K60.521 Anorectal fistula, complex, initial
K60.522 Anorectal fistula, complex, persistent
K60.523 Anorectal fistula, complex, recurrent
K60.529 Anorectal fistula, complex, unspecified