O70.2
Non-billableThird degree perineal laceration during delivery
O70.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Third degree perineal laceration during delivery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as O70.20 for billing.
O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
What this means — in plain language
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code O70.2?
- O70.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Third degree perineal laceration during delivery". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Is O70.2 a billable code?
- No — O70.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as O70.20) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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