O70.4
✓ BillableAnal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
❌ Excludes1
directThese codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.
- • anal sphincter tear with third degree perineal laceration (O70.2-)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code O70.4 represents anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that O70.4 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O70.4?
ICD-10-CM code O70.4 is "Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Is O70.4 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, O70.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with O70.4?
O70.4 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in O70
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)