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

Non-Billable/Non-Specific

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.

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

Z03.6Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
Z03.7Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
- Z03.71Encounter for suspected problem with amniotic cavity and membrane ruled out
- Z03.72Encounter for suspected placental problem ruled out
- Z03.73Encounter for suspected fetal anomaly ruled out
- Z03.74Encounter for suspected problem with fetal growth ruled out
- Z03.75Encounter for suspected cervical shortening ruled out
- Z03.79Encounter for other suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
Z03.8Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
- Z03.81Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to biological agents ruled out
  Z03.810Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to anthrax ruled out
  Z03.818Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
- Z03.82Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
  Z03.821Encounter for observation for suspected ingested foreign body ruled out
  Z03.822Encounter for observation for suspected aspirated (inhaled) foreign body ruled out
  Z03.823Encounter for observation for suspected inserted (injected) foreign body ruled out
- Z03.83Encounter for observation for suspected conditions related to home physiologic monitoring device ruled out
- Z03.89Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out