Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of ovary

This code signifies a patient encounter specifically for the purpose of screening for ovarian cancer. It indicates that the patient is asymptomatic and is undergoing tests to detect the presence of a malignant ovarian neoplasm in its early stages. This is a preventative measure, not a diagnostic workup for suspected cancer.

Apply this code when a patient presents for routine screening tests for ovarian cancer, such as a transvaginal ultrasound or CA-125 blood test, without any signs or symptoms suggestive of the disease. This is appropriate for patients at average or increased risk who are undergoing periodic surveillance. Do not use this code if the patient has symptoms or a known history of ovarian cancer.

• This code is for screening encounters only; do not use for diagnostic workups of suspected ovarian cancer.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the sole reason for the encounter is ovarian cancer screening.
• If a screening test yields an abnormal finding, an additional code for the abnormal finding (e.g., R93.8 for abnormal imaging of other specified body structures) should be reported in addition to the screening code.