In simple words: This code describes a situation where the stitches used to repair a tear or cut between the vagina and anus after childbirth have come apart.

Disruption of perineal obstetric wound, encompassing disruptions to wounds from episiotomies and perineal lacerations.This condition occurs in the puerperium, the period following childbirth.

Example 1: A patient presents two weeks postpartum with increased pain and pus-like discharge from her episiotomy wound.Upon examination, a disruption of the wound is noted., A woman who delivered vaginally three days prior reports new bleeding from her perineal area.Examination reveals a separation of the stitches at the site of a second-degree perineal laceration repair., A postpartum patient experiences increased perineal pain and discomfort while sitting. Examination reveals a breakdown of her perineal repair along with signs of local infection.

Documentation should include details about the initial perineal trauma (tear or episiotomy), the method of repair, signs and symptoms of wound disruption (e.g., pain, bleeding, discharge), and evidence of infection, if present. The degree of the disruption should also be noted.

** This condition may lead to complications that affect the patient’s quality of life, such as pain, difficulty with bowel movements and sexual intercourse, and psychological distress. It is important to ensure adequate pain relief, wound care, and emotional support.