CODE 2 1st degree laceration/vaginal graze Graze, laceration, rupture or tear of the perineal skin during delivery that may be considered to be slight or that involves one or more of the following structures: - fourchette
- labia
- vagina
- vulva
CODE 3 2nd degree laceration Perineal laceration, rupture or tear as in Code 2 occurring during delivery, also involving: - pelvic floor
- perineal muscles
- vaginal muscles
Excludes laceration involving the anal sphincter.
CODE 4 3rd degree laceration Perineal laceration, rupture or tear as in Code 3 occurring during delivery, also involving: - anal sphincter
- rectovaginal septum
- sphincter not otherwise specified (NOS)
Excludes laceration involving the anal or rectal mucosa.
CODE 7 4th degree laceration Perineal laceration, rupture or tear as in Code 4 occurring during delivery, also involving: - anal mucosa
- rectal mucosa
CODE 88 Other perineal laceration, rupture or tear May include haematoma or unspecified perineal tear. |