ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O70.4
Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O70.4
anal sphincter tear with third degree perineal laceration (O70.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O70.4 (Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery)
ICD-10-CM code O70.4 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 O70.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O70.4 - Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration. 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 complicating delivery related to not associated third degree laceration.