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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out Z03

ICD-10 code Z03 for Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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