Unspecified injury of ovary, unspecified, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury to the ovary where the specific nature of the trauma (e.g., contusion, laceration, rupture) is not documented, nor is the laterality (left or right ovary) specified. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for such an uncharacterized ovarian injury.

Use this code when a patient presents with an ovarian injury, but the medical record lacks details regarding the type of injury or which ovary is affected. This is appropriate for the initial encounter when the diagnosis is still broad or awaiting further diagnostic workup.

• Avoid using this code if more specific information about the ovarian injury (e.g., laceration, contusion) or laterality is available.
• Always strive for the most specific code possible; this code should be a last resort for ovarian injuries.
• Ensure "initial encounter" is appropriate; subsequent care for this injury would require a different seventh character.