Z04.9 – Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Applicable To
Encounter for observation NOS
GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM
Fs: 10000
–
Observation for unspecified suspected condition
MDC / MS-DRG Reference
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Observation
(following) (for) (without need for further medical care)
Z04.9
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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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) |
| Z04 | Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons |
| Z04.9 |
Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Applicable to
Encounter for observation NOS
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