O70.22Billable
Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb
- Chapter
- 15. Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
- Category
- O70
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category O70
O70Perineal laceration during deliveryO70.0First degree perineal laceration during deliveryYesO70.1Second degree perineal laceration during deliveryYesO70.2Third degree perineal laceration during deliveryO70.20Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, unspYesO70.21Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIaYesO70.23Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIcYesO70.3Fourth degree perineal laceration during deliveryYesO70.4Anal sphincter tear comp del, not assoc w third degree lacYesO70.9Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code O70.22?
O70.22 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Third degree perineal laceration during delivery, IIIb.
Is O70.22 a billable code?
Yes. O70.22 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is O70.22 in?
O70.22 falls under Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
When did O70.22 become effective?
O70.22 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to O70.22?
O70.22 belongs to category O70, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.