O70.0
BillableFirst degree perineal laceration during delivery
O70.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for First degree perineal laceration during delivery. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHTaking home a new baby is one of the happiest times in a woman's life. But it also presents both physical and emotional challenges. : Get as much rest as possible. You may find that all you can do is eat, sleep, and care for your baby. And that is perfectly okay. You will have spotting or bleeding, like a menstrual period, off and on for up to six weeks. You might also have swelling in your legs and feet, feel…
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Includes
- •Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving fourchette during delivery
- •Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving labia during delivery
- •Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving skin during delivery
- •Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving vagina during delivery
- •Perineal laceration, rupture or tear involving vulva during delivery
- •Slight perineal laceration, rupture or tear during delivery
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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