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O70.0

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First degree perineal laceration during delivery

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A minor tear in the tissue between the vagina and anus (perineum) during childbirth that only affects the skin and superficial layers.

Coding Tips

  • •First degree lacerations are the most common and typically heal well with minimal intervention
  • •Document whether repair was performed, as some first degree tears may not require suturing

Code Hierarchy

└O70Perineal laceration during delivery└O70.0First degree perineal laceration during delivery
└O70.0First degree perineal laceration during delivery

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