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2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579 > Other Diseases Of Intestines And Peritoneum 560-569 > Anal Fissure And Fistula 565.* >

2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 565.0

Anal fissure

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 565.0 can be accessed here.

  • A painful linear ulcer at the margin of the anus. It appears as a crack or slit in the mucous membrane of the anus and is very painful and difficult to heal. (Dorland, 27th ed & Stedman, 25th ed)
  • 565.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 565.0 contains 5 index entries
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 565.* hierarchy

565.0 also known as:

  • Tear of anus, nontraumatic

565.0 excludes:

Index entries containing 565.0:

Fissure, fissured
  • anus, anal 565.0
  • postanal 565.0
  • rectum 565.0
Laceration - see also Wound, open, by site
  • anus (sphincter) 879.6
    • nontraumatic, nonpuerperal 565.0
Tear, torn (traumatic) - see also Wound, open, by site
  • anus, anal (sphincter) 863.89
    • nontraumatic, nonpuerperal 565.0