ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Rectal bleeding: K62.5
The closest CDC title for "Rectal bleeding" is K62.5, Hemorrhage of anus and rectum. K62.5 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under K62, then other CDC titles that name hemorrhage of anus and rectum
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- K62Other diseases of anus and rectumHeader
- K62.0Anal polypBillable
- K62.1Rectal polypBillable
- K62.2Anal prolapseBillable
- K62.3Rectal prolapseBillable
- K62.4Stenosis of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.5Hemorrhage of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.6Ulcer of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.7Radiation proctitisBillable
- K62.8Other specified diseases of anus and rectumHeader
- K62.81Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)Billable
- K62.82Dysplasia of anusBillable
- K62.89Other specified diseases of anus and rectumBillable
- K62.9Disease of anus and rectum, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From K62. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- K62.5 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category K62Every code under it
- Chapter 11Diseases of the digestive system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Rectal bleeding?
The closest CDC title for "Rectal bleeding" is K62.5, Hemorrhage of anus and rectum. K62.5 is a billable code.
Is K62.5 billable?
Yes. K62.5 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to K62.5?
The CDC tabular list gives 3 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 3 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for K62.5 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is K62.5 in?
Chapter 11. Diseases of the digestive system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.