Enc for proph surg for remov ovary(s) w/o gen/fam risk fctrs

This code signifies an encounter for a patient undergoing prophylactic oophorectomy, meaning the surgical removal of one or both ovaries, to prevent potential future disease. This procedure is performed in individuals who do not have a known genetic predisposition or a strong family history of ovarian cancer or other ovarian pathologies.

Use this code when a patient elects for prophylactic oophorectomy due to general concerns about ovarian cancer risk, or for other non-genetic reasons, such as a history of endometriosis or benign ovarian cysts that are not considered high-risk for malignancy. It applies to situations where the patient is asymptomatic and the surgery is purely preventative in nature, without a documented genetic mutation or strong familial risk.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the prophylactic nature of the surgery and the absence of known genetic/familial risk factors.
• Do not use this code if a genetic mutation (e.g., BRCA1/2) or strong family history of ovarian cancer is present; a different Z code would be more appropriate.
• This code is for the encounter for the surgery, not the surgery itself. It will be paired with a procedure code for the oophorectomy.