ICD-10 Code K62.5 – Hemorrhage of anus and rectum (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K62.5 – Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
What it is
K62.5 identifies bleeding from the anus or rectum. Use it when documentation states rectal bleeding, anal bleeding, or blood per rectum without a more specific cause.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include visible blood on toilet tissue, in the stool, or in the toilet bowl. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the source, severity, and whether the bleeding is acute or recurrent.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemorrhage of the anus or rectum and no more specific diagnosis is established. It may apply in outpatient, emergency, or follow-up visits when the bleeding is the primary documented problem. Code the confirmed underlying condition instead when one is identified.
Do not use for
Do not assign K62.5 for gastrointestinal bleeding with a documented upper or lower source outside the anus or rectum. Do not use it when the record supports hemorrhoids, fissure, or another specific anorectal disorder instead; check documentation.
Coding tip
If the chart names a cause of bleeding, code that condition rather than K62.5 alone.