K62.5 Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

The ICD-10-CM code for Hemorrhage of anus and rectum is K62.5 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Chapter

11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)

Section

K55-K64: Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)

Category K62

14 codes (12 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to K62.5:

• BRBPR
• Bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR)
• Proctorrhagia
• Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic (concealed) › rectum (sphincter)
• Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic (concealed) › anus (sphincter)
• Bleeding › anal
• Bleeding › rectum, rectal

U.S. Hospital Utilization

• An estimated 72,705 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included K62.5 among the documented diagnoses.
• 11,775 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.

Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 11 reserved for future expansion

11. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) Reserved for future guideline expansion

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool
• AHRQ — HCUP National Inpatient Sample, Frequencies by Diagnosis Code (2016–2023)

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