Contusion of ovary, unilateral, sequela

This code describes a bruise or bleeding within a single ovary that occurred in the past and is now causing ongoing symptoms or complications. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require medical attention.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with chronic pain, infertility, or other long-term issues directly attributable to a previously sustained unilateral ovarian contusion. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the sequelae of the original injury are being managed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past ovarian contusion.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; a code from the acute phase of S37.421 should be used instead.
• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, infertility).