ICD-10-CM K62.81: Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for K62.81

Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)

Coding Notes & Guidelines for K62.81

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • anal fissure (K60.-)
  • anal sphincter tear (healed) (old) complicating delivery (O34.7-)
  • traumatic tear of anal sphincter (S31.831)
Use Additional Code

code for any associated fecal incontinence (R15.-)

Inclusion Terms

Tear of anus, nontraumatic

Parent Code (Less Specific):

K62 - Other diseases of anus and rectum

About ICD-10-CM Code K62.81 (Anal sphincter tear)

ICD-10-CM code K62.81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM K62.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about K62.81 - Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old). It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Anal sphincter tear.