Find comprehensive information on ovarian tumor diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes, SNOMED CT codes, clinical documentation improvement tips, healthcare guidelines, and pathology reports. Learn about ovarian neoplasm, adnexal mass, and ovarian cancer staging for accurate medical coding and billing. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including diagnostic criteria, treatment options, and best practices for managing ovarian tumors in clinical settings.
Also known as
Malignant neoplasm of ovary
Cancerous tumors affecting the ovaries.
Benign neoplasm of ovary
Non-cancerous tumors of the ovary.
Secondary malignant neoplasm of ovary
Cancer that has spread to the ovary from another site.
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary
Ovarian tumors where it is unclear if they are cancerous.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the ovarian tumor malignant?
Yes
Lateralized?
No
Is it a borderline malignancy?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Ovarian Tumor |
Ovarian Cyst |
Pelvic Mass |
Missing or incorrect laterality (right, left, bilateral) for ovarian tumors impacts accurate staging and treatment data.
Miscoding benign and malignant tumors can affect severity reporting, reimbursement, and quality metrics.
Using unspecified codes when more specific histology is available leads to data inaccuracy for research and treatment planning.
Patient presents with complaints suggestive of ovarian tumor, including pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, distension, and early satiety. Differential diagnosis includes ovarian cyst, ovarian cancer, benign ovarian neoplasm, and other pelvic masses. Physical examination reveals palpable adnexal mass with or without tenderness. Pelvic ultrasound performed demonstrating a complex ovarian mass measuring [size] cm with features concerning for malignancy, such as solid components, septations, or ascites. CA-125 levels obtained and results are [value] Uml. Patient's medical history includes [relevant medical history, e.g., nulliparity, family history of ovarian cancer, BRCA mutation]. Surgical consultation obtained for further evaluation and management, including possible laparoscopy or laparotomy with surgical staging and tumor debulking or oophorectomy. The patient was counseled on the potential risks and benefits of surgery, including the possibility of malignancy and the need for adjuvant chemotherapy depending on final pathology. Preoperative workup including complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, and coagulation studies ordered. Patient education provided regarding ovarian tumor symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Follow-up scheduled for discussion of surgical plan and pathology results. ICD-10 code D27.9 (Ovarian tumor, unspecified) provisionally assigned pending definitive diagnosis. Medical billing codes will be finalized based on procedures performed and pathology results.