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O71.4

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Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone

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

What This Code Means

A tear or laceration of the upper vagina that occurs during childbirth without involving the perineum or other pelvic structures. This injury may require suturing to promote proper healing.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies HIGH vaginal laceration ALONE, meaning no other pelvic injuries are present
  • •Do not use this code if there are concurrent perineal tears or other obstetric injuries

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • obstetric high vaginal laceration with perineal laceration (O70.-)

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