Category Z03

Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

Clinical Classification Guidelines

Inclusion Term

  • 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.

Specific Diagnosis Codes

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