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

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

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.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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

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

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.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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

Codes under Z03

• 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
• Z03.8 Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Code annotations containing back-references to Z03

Back-references to Z03

• Type 1 Excludes: Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z71.1 Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made ("medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions proven not to exist (Z03.-)")

Back-references to Z03

• Type 1 Excludes: Z01 Encounter for other special examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis ("encounter for examination for suspected conditions, proven not to exist (Z03.-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: Z71.1 Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made ("medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions proven not to exist (Z03.-)")

Nearby codes

• Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (this code)
• 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