O70.20 – Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code O70.20
Code
O70.20 (claims format: O7020)
Description
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
Short description
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unsp
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
Block
O60-O77 Complications of labor and delivery
Parent codes
O70 › O70.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

O70 – Perineal laceration during delivery

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

O70.2 – Third degree perineal laceration during delivery

Applicable to:
  • Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.1, also involving anal sphincter
  • Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.1, also involving rectovaginal septum
  • Perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery as in O70.1, also involving sphincter NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • anal sphincter tear during delivery without third degree perineal laceration (O70.4)
  • perineal laceration involving anal or rectal mucosa (O70.3)

Index terms for O70.20

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in O70.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O70.20?

O70.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).

Is O70.20 a billable code?

Yes. O70.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does O70.20 belong to?

It belongs to category O70 – Perineal laceration during delivery.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.