Laceration of ovary, unilateral, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a tear or cut in one of the ovaries, identified during a follow-up visit after the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed unilateral ovarian laceration.

Apply this code for encounters where a patient is being seen for continued management, monitoring, or treatment of a lacerated ovary that was initially diagnosed and treated in a prior encounter. This includes follow-up appointments to assess healing, manage complications, or provide further care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" or indicates ongoing care for the injury.
• Verify the laceration is unilateral; bilateral involvement would require a different code.
• Pair with external cause codes (V, W, X, Y) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known and relevant to the subsequent encounter.