O90.1
Billable

Disruption of perineal obstetric wound

Billable / Specific Code

What is Disruption of perineal obstetric wound?

ICD-10-CM O90.1 is the diagnosis code for Disruption of perineal obstetric wound. This code falls under the section "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for O90.1

✅ This Code Includes

  • Disruption of wound of episiotomy
  • Disruption of wound of perineal laceration
  • Secondary perineal tear

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where O90.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is O90.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, O90.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does O90.1 mean?

O90.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disruption of perineal obstetric wound". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of O90.1?

The parent code of O90.1 is O90 ("Complications of the puerperium, not elsewhere classified"). O90.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is O90.1 in?

O90.1 is located in Section O85-O92 — "Complications predominantly related to the puerperium" within Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use O90.1?

Use O90.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disruption of perineal obstetric wound" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Disruption of perineal obstetric wound?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disruption of perineal obstetric wound is O90.1.

Can O90.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, O90.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is O90.1 in?

O90.1 is in Chapter 15 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is O90.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, O90.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
O90.1
Disruption of perineal obstetric wound
Billable / Specific Code
15 — Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
O85-O92 — Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
2026 ICD-10-CM