ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for O71.4
Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
Coding Notes & Guidelines for O71.4
obstetric high vaginal laceration with perineal laceration (O70.-)
Laceration of vaginal wall without perineal laceration
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code O71.4 (Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone)
ICD-10-CM code O71.4 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 O71.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about O71.4 - Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone. 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 Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone.