K61.1 Rectal abscess

Coding Notes

Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Type 1 Excludes

ischiorectal abscess (K61.39)

Applicable To

Perirectal abscess

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Back Reference of Diagnostic Codes

Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) L02.91
Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) L03.90

Sibling Codes


Parent Sibling Codes


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Code Title
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K61 Abscess of anal and rectal regions
K61.1 Rectal abscess
Type 1 Excludes
ischiorectal abscess (K61.39)

Applicable to
Perirectal abscess