AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2013 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Repair of Second Degree Perineum Obstetric Laceration
A 25-year-old patient had a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery at 39 weeks gestation and suffered a second degree perineum laceration. The repair involved suturing of the muscle. Would you please clarify the correct ICD-10-PCS procedure code for a second degree obstetrical (perineum) laceration, which included muscle? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article explains how to approach a postpartum obstetric repair scenario in ICD-10-PCS. It is aimed at coders and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the procedure-setting context, the relevant body site, and the general approach terminology discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Obstetric laceration repairs can require precise procedure coding, and this article focuses on a common delivery-related repair scenario that may be encountered in inpatient coding workflows.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an obstetric laceration repair scenario for procedure coding
- The general ICD-10-PCS context used to discuss the repair
- How the article distinguishes the procedure setting and approach at a broad level
- Why the scenario is relevant to postpartum coding review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Obstetric inpatient coding staff
Codes Discussed
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