Hematocele, female, not elsewhere classified

This code describes a localized collection of blood within the female pelvic cavity or reproductive organs, not specifically categorized by other more precise diagnoses. It indicates an abnormal accumulation of blood, often resulting from trauma, hemorrhage, or ectopic pregnancy, but without a more specific underlying cause identified.

Use this code for documented cases of a hematocele in a female patient when the specific anatomical location (e.g., tubal, ovarian, broad ligament) or the underlying cause (e.g., ruptured ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis) is not further specified or is unknown. Documentation should clearly state "hematocele" in a female, without additional clarifying details that would point to a more specific ICD-9 code.

• Do not use this code if a more specific diagnosis for the hematocele's location or cause is available (e.g., ruptured ectopic pregnancy).
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "hematocele, female" and lacks further specificity to justify this "not elsewhere classified" code.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying condition if known and applicable, but often it will be the primary diagnosis when the cause is undetermined.