ICD-10-CM · O71.4
ICD-10 O71.4: Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
Obstetric laceration.
Code
O71.4
Category
Pregnancy (O00-O9A)
Clinical context
Obstetric laceration.
Documentation requirements
- Documentation
Common related procedures
- Repair
Common payer denial patterns
- Specific degree
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 O71.4 mean?
Obstetric high vaginal laceration alone
When is this code documented?
Obstetric laceration.
What documentation supports this code?
Documentation.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Specific degree.
Related diagnoses
- O09.521 — Supervision of elderly primigravida, first trimester
- O09.529 — Supervision of elderly primigravida, unspecified trimester
- O09.892 — Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
- O15.9 — Eclampsia, unspecified as to time period
- O23.42 — Unspecified infection of urinary tract in pregnancy, second trimester
- O26.821 — Pregnancy related exhaustion and fatigue, second trimester
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