Z033-char group
Medical observation and evaluation for suspected diseases and conditions, ruled out
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Incl.: persons who present some symptoms or evidence of an abnormal condition which requires study, but who, after examination and observation, show no need for further treatment or medical care Excl.: person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (Z71.1)
Codes within Z03
Z03.0Observation for suspected tuberculosisZ03.1Observation for suspected malignant neoplasmZ03.2Observation for suspected mental and behavioural disordersZ03.3Observation for suspected nervous system disorderZ03.4Observation for suspected myocardial infarctionZ03.5Observation for other suspected cardiovascular diseasesZ03.6Observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substanceZ03.8Observation for other suspected diseases and conditionsZ03.9Observation for suspected disease or condition, unspecified