ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O70.0
First degree perineal laceration during delivery
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O70.0
Inclusion Terms
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving fourchette during delivery
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving labia during delivery
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving skin during delivery
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving vagina during delivery
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving vulva during delivery
- Slight perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O70.0 (First degree perineal laceration during delivery)
ICD-10-CM code O70.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM O70.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O70.0 - First degree perineal laceration during delivery. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like First degree perineal laceration during delivery.