Personal history of malignant neoplasm of ovary

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of a primary malignant tumor that originated in the ovary. It signifies that the patient has been diagnosed with and treated for ovarian cancer in the past and is currently in remission or has completed active treatment. This history is relevant for ongoing surveillance, risk assessment, and management of potential long-term effects or recurrence.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's history of ovarian cancer after the primary treatment (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) has concluded and the patient is no longer receiving active cancer-directed therapy for the primary site. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, screenings, or when the history impacts current medical decision-making for unrelated conditions. Do not use this code for active ovarian cancer.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following any current active conditions or reasons for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly states a "history of" or "personal history of" ovarian malignancy, indicating the cancer is no longer active.
• Do not use this code if the patient is still undergoing active treatment for the ovarian malignancy; instead, use the appropriate C-code for active cancer.