O70.23
✓ Billable
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Code
O70.23
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O70.23?
ICD-10-CM code O70.23 represents Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIc. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is O70.23 billable?
Yes. O70.23 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is O70.23 in?
O70.23 belongs to the Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium chapter (O00–O9A) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the O70 category
O70
Perineal laceration during delivery
Non-billable
O70.0
First degree perineal laceration during delivery
Billable
O70.1
Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
Billable
O70.2
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery
Non-billable
O70.3
Fourth degree perineal laceration during delivery
Billable
O70.4
Anal sphincter tear complicating delivery, not associated with third degree laceration
Billable
O70.9
Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
Billable
O70.20
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
Billable
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