ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O70.1
Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O70.1
perineal laceration involving anal sphincter (O70.2)
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.0, also involving pelvic floor
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.0, also involving perineal muscles
- Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.0, also involving vaginal muscles
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About ICD-10-CM Code O70.1 (Second degree perineal laceration during delivery)
ICD-10-CM code O70.1 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 O70.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O70.1 - Second 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 Second degree perineal laceration during delivery.