ICD-10 K61.31
Billable / SpecificHorseshoe abscess
About ICD-10-CM K61.31
ICD-10-CM code K61.31 represents Horseshoe abscess. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K61). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K61.31 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for K61.31
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K61.31 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K61.31.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K61.31
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 10081 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10180 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10080 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10160 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
Codes Adjacent To K61.31
Other codes in section K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
ICD-10 K61.31, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K61.31 billable? +
Yes, K61.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K61.31? +
Procedures frequently paired with K61.31 include: 10081, 10180, 10080, 10160.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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