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Z03

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Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Excludes 1 — Do NOT 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

Child Codes

Z03.6Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
Z03.7Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
Z03.8Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Code Hierarchy

└Z03Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
└Z03Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

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