Symptomatic postprocedural ovarian failure

This code signifies the development of ovarian failure, characterized by symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or amenorrhea, that occurs as a direct consequence of a medical procedure. It indicates that the ovaries have ceased to function normally due to iatrogenic causes, leading to a symptomatic menopausal state.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms of ovarian insufficiency following a surgical procedure (e.g., oophorectomy, hysterectomy with ovarian damage) or other medical intervention (e.g., radiation therapy, chemotherapy) that has impacted ovarian function. Documentation should clearly link the ovarian failure and its symptoms to the preceding medical procedure.

• Ensure documentation specifies the symptomatic nature of the ovarian failure; asymptomatic cases would require a different code.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying condition or reason for the original procedure, if applicable.
• Distinguish from naturally occurring menopause or premature ovarian failure not linked to a medical procedure.