Unspecified injury of ovary, unilateral, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury to a single ovary where the specific nature of the trauma (e.g., contusion, laceration, rupture) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial treatment for this ovarian injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with an acute, unilateral ovarian injury, and the medical record lacks detailed information about the type of injury. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific condition, such as in an emergency department or initial consultation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "unilateral" and that the specific type of ovarian injury is unknown or unspecified.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this particular injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.
• Always review the entire medical record for more specific details that might allow for a more precise code.