O70 – Perineal laceration during delivery
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
ICD-10-CM code
O70
- Code
O70(claims format:O70)- Description
- Perineal laceration during delivery
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under O70
O70 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- O70.0 – First degree perineal laceration during deliveryBillable
- O70.1 – Second degree perineal laceration during deliveryBillable
- O70.2 – Third degree perineal laceration during deliveryHeader (more codes below)
- O70.3 – Fourth degree perineal laceration during deliveryBillable
- O70.4 – Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree lacerationBillable
- O70.9 – Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for O70
Includes:
- episiotomy extended by laceration
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O70?
O70 is the ICD-10-CM code for perineal laceration during delivery, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O70 a billable code?
No. O70 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.