Laceration of ovary, unspecified, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a tear or cut in an ovary, the female reproductive organ responsible for egg production and hormone secretion. The laceration's specific location or extent within the ovary is not documented. This particular code is for use after the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, subsequent care, or during the healing phase of an ovarian laceration. It would be used when a patient presents for monitoring, wound care, or evaluation of complications related to an injury that has already received initial active treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates this is a subsequent encounter for the ovarian laceration.
• Always look for more specific codes if the laterality (left/right) of the ovarian laceration is known.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; a code with an "A" seventh character would be appropriate for that scenario.