O71.81 – Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Complications of labor and delivery
ICD-10-CM code
O71.81
- Code
O71.81(claims format:O7181)- Description
- Laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified
- 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
- O71 › O71.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
O71 – Other obstetric trauma
Includes:
- obstetric damage from instruments
Index terms for O71.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in O71.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O71.81?
O71.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration of uterus, not elsewhere classified, in the block O60-O77 (Complications of labor and delivery).
Is O71.81 a billable code?
Yes. O71.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does O71.81 belong to?
It belongs to category O71 – Other obstetric trauma.
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.