Z03 - Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

The ICD 10 Code for Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out is listed as Z03.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field	Value
Diagnosis Code:	Z03
Description:	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.-) newborn observation for suspected condition, ruled out (P00-P04) person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (Z71.1) signs or symptoms under study -code to signs or symptoms

Chapter	Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z03:
Z03.6 - Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
Z03.7 - Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal conditions ruled out
Z03.8 - Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out