K62.81 – Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other diseases of intestines

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code K62.81
Code
K62.81 (claims format: K6281)
Description
Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
11. Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
Block
K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines
Parent codes
K62 › K62.8

Notes for K62.81

Applicable to:
  • Tear of anus, nontraumatic
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.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

K62 – Other diseases of anus and rectum

Includes:
  • anal canal
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
  • fecal incontinence (R15.-)
  • hemorrhoids (K64.-)

K62.8 – Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • ulcerative proctitis (K51.2)

Index terms for K62.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in K62.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K62.81?

K62.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old), in the block K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).

Is K62.81 a billable code?

Yes. K62.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does K62.81 belong to?

It belongs to category K62 – Other diseases of anus and rectum.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.