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N83.521

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Torsion of right fallopian tube

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

The right fallopian tube has twisted on itself or its supporting tissue, cutting off blood supply and causing acute pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code specifies the right fallopian tube; similar torsion codes exist for left side (N83.522) and unspecified (N83.529)
  • •Fallopian tube torsion is a surgical emergency; document imaging findings and clinical presentation clearly

Code Hierarchy

└N83Noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament└N83.5Torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle and fallopian tube└N83.52Torsion of fallopian tube└N83.521Torsion of right fallopian tube
└N83.521Torsion of right fallopian tube

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