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O70.22

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Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb

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

What This Code Means

A severe tear in the perineum during childbirth that extends through both the external and internal anal sphincter muscles.

Coding Tips

  • •IIIb represents a more extensive injury than IIIa but less extensive than IIIc
  • •Verify documentation clearly indicates involvement of both external and internal sphincters

Code Hierarchy

└O70Perineal laceration during delivery└O70.2Third degree perineal laceration during delivery└O70.22Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb
└O70.22Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb

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