Understanding Right Adnexal Mass diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options. Find information on adnexal pain, ovarian cysts, pelvic masses, and differential diagnoses. Explore clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (N60-N64), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources for Right Adnexal Mass. Learn about ultrasound findings, surgical management, and post-operative care.
Also known as
Noninflammatory disorders of ovary
Covers noninflammatory masses and cysts of the right ovary.
Diseases of female genital organs
Includes various female genital disorders, potentially relevant to adnexal masses.
Benign neoplasm of ovary
Encompasses benign ovarian growths which may present as an adnexal mass.
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Is the right adnexal mass physiological?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Right ovarian cyst |
| Right adnexal mass |
| Right hydrosalpinx |
Patient presents with complaints concerning for a right adnexal mass. Chief complaint may include pelvic pain, abdominal distension, or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Patient may be asymptomatic. Relevant history includes menstrual history, last menstrual period (LMP), gravidity, parity, history of ovarian cysts, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or previous abdominal surgeries. Family history of ovarian cancer or other gynecological malignancies was reviewed. Physical examination reveals tenderness or a palpable mass in the right adnexal region on pelvic examination. Pelvic ultrasound was performed demonstrating a right adnexal mass measuring [size] cm with [description of characteristics - e.g., simple or complex, cystic or solid, presence of septations or solid components]. Differential diagnosis includes ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, tubo-ovarian abscess, hydrosalpinx, and ovarian neoplasm. Preoperative laboratory tests including a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), and CA-125 were ordered. Patient was counseled on the findings and treatment options including expectant management with repeat ultrasound, medical management, or surgical intervention such as laparoscopy or laparotomy. Risks and benefits of each option were discussed. Patient will follow up in [timeframe] for reevaluation and discussion of further management. Assessment: Right adnexal mass. Plan: [Specific plan chosen based on discussion with patient]. This documentation supports ICD-10 code N83.20 (Unspecified ovarian cyst) or other relevant codes depending on definitive diagnosis.