What is the ICD-10 code for Perineal laceration during delivery?

The ICD-10-CM code for Perineal laceration during delivery is O70 (fiscal year 2026). O70 is a non-billable category code — a more specific code such as O70.0 is required for claims.

What does ICD-10 code O70 mean?

O70 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Perineal laceration during delivery. Perineal laceration during delivery

Is O70 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, O70 is not a billable code. You may need to select a more specific code from this category.

What chapter is O70 in?

O70 is classified under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A), Section O60-O77: Complications of labor and delivery (O60-O77).

What are the includes and excludes for O70?

Excludes1 (not coded here): obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4). Includes: episiotomy extended by laceration.

What more specific codes exist under O70?

More specific codes under O70 include: O70.0, O70.1, O70.2, O70.20, O70.21. Select the most specific code that matches the clinical documentation.

O70 Perineal laceration during delivery

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026

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The ICD-10-CM code for Perineal laceration during delivery is O70 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter: 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Section: O60-O77: Complications of labor and delivery (O60-O77)
Category O70: 11 codes (9 billable)
FY2026 Status: Stable since FY2024

Includes

episiotomy extended by laceration

Excludes1

Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with O70.

obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4)

References

CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool

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