O70.23

Billable

Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc

O70.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
O00-O9A
Parent
O70.2
Edition
FY2026

O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Includes

  • Third degree perineal laceration during delivery with both external anal sphincter (EAS) and internal anal sphincter (IAS) torn

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code O70.23?
O70.23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc". It falls under O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
Is O70.23 a billable code?
Yes — O70.23 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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