Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Coding Notes

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Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

Type 1 Excludes

contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health (Z77.-)
encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (Z71.1)
signs or symptoms under study- code to signs or symptoms

Applicable To

This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.

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Code Title
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Type 1 Excludes
contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health (Z77.-)
encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (Z71.1)
signs or symptoms under study- code to signs or symptoms

Applicable to
This category is to be used when a person without a diagnosis is suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is ruled out. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.

Z03.6 Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
Z03.7 Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
Z03.71 Encounter for suspected problem with amniotic cavity and membrane ruled out
Z03.72 Encounter for suspected placental problem ruled out
Z03.73 Encounter for suspected fetal anomaly ruled out
Z03.74 Encounter for suspected problem with fetal growth ruled out
Z03.75 Encounter for suspected cervical shortening ruled out
Z03.79 Encounter for other suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
Z03.8 Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Z03.81 Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to biological agents ruled out
Z03.810 Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to anthrax ruled out
Z03.818 Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Z03.82 Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
Z03.821 Encounter for observation for suspected ingested foreign body ruled out
Z03.822 Encounter for observation for suspected aspirated (inhaled) foreign body ruled out
Z03.823 Encounter for observation for suspected inserted (injected) foreign body ruled out
Z03.89 Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out