History of uterine scar from previous surgery

This code indicates a patient's past surgical history involving a scar on the uterus. This scar is a permanent alteration to the uterine tissue resulting from a prior surgical procedure, such as a myomectomy or uterine perforation repair, but not a prior cesarean section. It signifies a pre-existing anatomical change that may have implications for future medical management.

This code is used when documenting a patient's medical history to indicate the presence of a uterine scar from a non-obstetric surgical procedure. It is appropriate for patients presenting for routine gynecological care, pre-conception counseling, or evaluation for other conditions where a uterine scar might be a relevant factor. It should be assigned when the scar itself is not the primary reason for the current encounter, but rather a historical finding.

• Do not use this code for uterine scars resulting from a previous cesarean section; refer to codes in category O34.2- for maternal care related to uterine scars from previous surgery.
• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis when the historical uterine scar is relevant to the patient's current care or risk assessment.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the origin of the uterine scar as non-obstetric to support the use of this code.