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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out Z03.6

ICD-10 code Z03.6 for Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance 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 observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
Encounter for observation for suspected adverse effect from drug
Encounter for observation for suspected poisoning

Z03

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

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