Ruptured Ovarian Cyst

A patient is admitted for a ruptured ovarian cyst on the right side. How is the ruptured cyst coded, N83.201, Unspecified ovarian cyst, right side, or N83.291, Other ovarian cyst, right side? Does the type of cyst need to be documented in order to assign a code for “other?” ...

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Article Overview

This short coding article addresses ICD-10-CM classification questions related to ovarian cyst documentation on the right side. It is intended for coding professionals and others who need to distinguish between unspecified and other ovarian cyst categories when the record only notes rupture without further cyst-type detail.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate diagnosis coding depends on the documented cyst type, not just the fact that a cyst ruptured. The article helps clarify how to interpret limited documentation in a way that supports consistent ICD-10-CM code assignment.

What You Will Learn

  • How this documentation scenario is approached in ICD-10-CM
  • Why rupture alone does not establish the cyst type
  • What level of specificity is needed in the record to code the condition appropriately
  • How laterality and cyst specificity affect diagnosis coding

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation improvement specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-10-CM: N83.201
  • ICD-10-CM: N83.291

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