O70.4
BillableAnal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
O70.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •anal sphincter tear with third degree perineal laceration (O70.2-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code O70.4?
- O70.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Is O70.4 a billable code?
- Yes — O70.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from O70.4?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): anal sphincter tear with third degree perineal laceration (O70.2-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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