Contusion of ovary, bilateral, initial encounter

This code signifies a bruise or injury to both ovaries, indicating trauma without a laceration or rupture. It describes damage to the ovarian tissue resulting from an impact or force.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter where a patient presents with a bilateral ovarian contusion, often following blunt abdominal trauma, pelvic injury, or even iatrogenic causes. It should be used when diagnostic imaging (e.g., ultrasound, CT) confirms the presence of contusions on both ovaries.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies bilateral involvement of the ovaries.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific injury.
• Look for associated external cause codes to provide a complete picture of the injury event.