ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for tear
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tear, torn (traumatic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding tear
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for tear; the code depends on the details below.
More specific tear codes (official index)
- with abortion
- annular fibrosis M51.35 — Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracolumbar region
- anus, anal (sphincter) S31.831 — Laceration without foreign body of anus
- complicating delivery
- with third degree perineal laceration O70.20 — Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
- with mucosa O70.3 — Fourth degree perineal laceration during delivery
- without third degree perineal laceration O70.4 — Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
- nontraumatic (healed) (old) K62.81 — Anal sphincter tear (healed) (nontraumatic) (old)
- articular cartilage, old
- bladder
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- traumatic
- bowel
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- broad ligament
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma O71.6 — Obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments
- bucket handle (knee) (meniscus)
- capsule, joint
- cartilage
- articular, old
- cervix
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma (current) O71.3 — Obstetric laceration of cervix
- old N88.1 — Old laceration of cervix uteri
- traumatic
- dural G97.41 — Accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure
- nontraumatic G96.11 — Dural tear
- internal organ
- knee cartilage
- articular (current) S83.3 — Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current
- old
- ligament
- meniscus (knee) (current injury) S83.209 — Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
- bucket-handle S83.20 — Tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury
- lateral
- bucket-handle S83.25 — Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
- complex S83.27 — Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
- peripheral S83.26 — Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
- specified type NEC S83.28 — Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
- medial
- bucket-handle S83.21 — Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury
- complex S83.23 — Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury
- peripheral S83.22 — Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury
- specified type NEC S83.24 — Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury
- old
- site other than knee - code as Sprain
- specified type NEC S83.20 — Tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury
- muscle
- pelvic
- floor, complicating delivery O70.1 — Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
- organ NEC, obstetrical trauma O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- perineal, secondary O90.1 — Disruption of perineal obstetric wound
- periurethral tissue, obstetrical trauma O71.82 — Other specified trauma to perineum and vulva
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- rectovaginal septum
- retina, retinal (without detachment) (horseshoe)
- with detachment
- rotator cuff (nontraumatic) M75.10 — Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic
- complete M75.12 — Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumatic
- incomplete M75.11 — Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture not specified as traumatic
- traumatic S46.01 — Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
- capsule S43.42 — Sprain of rotator cuff capsule
- semilunar cartilage, knee
- supraspinatus (complete) (incomplete) (nontraumatic) M75.10 — Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic
- tendon
- tentorial, at birth P10.4 — Tentorial tear due to birth injury
- umbilical cord
- complicating delivery O69.89 — Labor and delivery complicated by other cord complications
- urethra
- with ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.6 — Damage to pelvic organs and tissues following an ectopic and molar pregnancy
- obstetrical trauma O71.5 — Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
- uterus
- vagina
- vessel, from catheter
- vulva, complicating delivery O70.0 — First degree perineal laceration during delivery
Common questions about tear ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for annular fibrosis tear?
- M51.35 — Other intervertebral disc degeneration, thoracolumbar region.
What is the ICD-10 code for dural tear?
- G97.41 — Accidental puncture or laceration of dura during a procedure.
What is the ICD-10 code for meniscus tear?
- S83.209 — Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for rotator cuff tear?
- M75.10 — Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for supraspinatus tear?
- M75.10 — Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic (header code; choose a more specific subcode).