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Z04

Non-Billable (Header)

Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

Includes

  • encounter for examination for medicolegal reasons
  • 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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Z04Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons
Z04Encounter for examination and observation for other reasons

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