Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Z03: Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

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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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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
Z03.6: 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

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