2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579 > Other Diseases Of Intestines And Peritoneum 560-569 > Other Disorders Of Intestine 569.* > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 569.43 Anal sphincter tear (healed)(old)  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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 569.43 can be accessed here. 569.43 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 569.43 contains 2 index entries View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 569.* hierarchy ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. 569.43 also known as: Tear of anus, nontraumatic Use additional code for any associated fecal incontinence (787.6) 569.43 excludes: anal fissure (565.0) anal sphincter tear (healed) (old) complicating delivery (654.8) Index entries containing 569.43: Laceration - see also Wound, open, by site anus (sphincter) 879.6 nontraumatic, nonpuerperal (healed) (old) 569.43 Tear, torn (traumatic) - see also Wound, open, by site anus, anal (sphincter) 863.89 nontraumatic, nonpuerperal (healed) (old) 569.43