Other injury of ovary, unspecified, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from a previous, unspecified injury to the ovary. It signifies that the initial ovarian trauma has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly attributable to that past injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links a current ovarian issue (e.g., chronic pain, adhesion formation, functional impairment) to a prior, unspecified injury of the ovary. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent sequelae, after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always sequence this 'S' code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., N73.6 for pelvic peritoneal adhesions).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the current condition is a "sequela," "late effect," or "due to previous injury" of the ovary.
• If the specific type of ovarian injury is known (e.g., laceration, contusion), a more specific sequela code from the S37.4 category should be used instead.