Unspecified ovarian cyst, right side

This diagnosis code signifies the presence of an ovarian cyst on the right side when the specific type or nature of the cyst has not been determined by the clinician. It indicates an uncharacterized fluid-filled sac within or on the surface of the right ovary.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states "right ovarian cyst" but lacks further specificity regarding its etiology (e.g., follicular, corpus luteum, endometrioma, serous cystadenoma). It is used when initial imaging or clinical findings identify a right-sided ovarian cyst without definitive pathological or detailed radiological characterization.

• Avoid using this code if the type of ovarian cyst is documented (e.g., follicular cyst, corpus luteum cyst); instead, use a more specific code from the N83.0 or N83.1 categories.
• Ensure the laterality (right side) is explicitly stated in the medical record to support the use of this specific code.
• If the cyst is bilateral or unspecified as to side, consider N83.20 (Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side) or N83.203 (Unspecified ovarian cyst, bilateral), respectively.