ICD-11 classes
13 Diseases of the digestive system
Diseases of large intestine
DB36 — Certain infections of the large intestine
DB36.1 — Rectal abscess
ICD-11 DB36.1 — Rectal abscess
A condition of the rectum, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the rectal area.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code DB36.1 contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- DB36.10 — Perirectal abscess
- DB36.11 — Ischiorectal abscess
- DB36.12 — Rectal cellulitis
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Digestive system abscess #15109
- Digestive system abscess #24601