O70.2
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Third degree perineal laceration during delivery
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
directThese codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.
- • anal sphincter tear during delivery without third degree perineal laceration (O70.4)
- • perineal laceration involving anal or rectal mucosa (O70.3)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • obstetric high vaginal laceration alone (O71.4)
Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code O70.2 represents third degree perineal laceration during delivery. This code falls under the Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under O70.2. Coders should note that O70.2 has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code O70.2?
ICD-10-CM code O70.2 is "Third degree perineal laceration during delivery". It belongs to the category: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A).
Is O70.2 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, O70.2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with O70.2?
O70.2 has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in O70
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)