Is O70.4 a billable code?
Yes. O70.4 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
O70.4: Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
O70.4 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in O70 Perineal laceration during delivery
O70.4 questions
What does O70.4 mean?
O70.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration. It is in chapter 15, Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.