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HomeICD-10 CodesO70
ICD-10-CM
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O70

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Coding Guidance
Coding Guidance O70 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Includes
From
  • episiotomy extended by laceration
Excludes 1
From
  • obstetric high vaginal laceration alone ( O71.4 )
From
  • supervision of normal pregnancy ( Z34 .-)
Excludes 2
From
  • mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium ( F53 .-)
  • obstetrical tetanus ( A34 )
  • postpartum necrosis of pituitary gland ( E23.0 )
  • puerperal osteomalacia ( M83.0 )
Use Additional Code
From
Use Additional Code The 'use additional code' note instructs that a secondary code should be added to provide more detail. 1 item From O00-O9A: • code, if applicable, from category Z3A , Weeks of gestation, to identify the specific week of the pregnancy, if known.

More Specific Codes

O70.0
First degree perineal laceration during delivery O70.0
O70.1
Second degree perineal laceration during delivery O70.1
O70.2
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery O70.2
O70.3
Fourth degree perineal laceration during delivery O70.3
O70.4
Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration O70.4
O70.9
Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified O70.9
O00-O9A
O00-O9A - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov