Other specified trauma to perineum and vulva

This code describes specific, non-laceration, non-hematoma traumatic injuries to the perineum and vulva that occur during childbirth. These could include conditions like avulsion of the perineum or vulva, or other specified traumatic injuries not classified elsewhere. It indicates a direct injury to these tissues during the delivery process.

Use this code when documentation clearly specifies a traumatic injury to the perineum or vulva during delivery that is not a laceration (O70.-), an obstetric hematoma (O71.7), or a third/fourth-degree obstetric anal sphincter laceration (O70.2/O70.3). Supporting documentation would detail the specific nature of the trauma, such as an avulsion or other explicitly described injury.

• Do not use for obstetric lacerations; refer to the O70.- category for those.
• Distinguish carefully from obstetric hematomas (O71.7), which are blood collections rather than other specified tissue trauma.
• Ensure the documentation specifies the type of trauma to the perineum or vulva, beyond just "injury," to justify this "other specified" code.