Z03.82 - Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
- Applicable to Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Z03.82 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of Z03.82 - other international versions of ICD10 Z03.82 may differ.
- Z03.82 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- Z03.82 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- Z03.82 - Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
- Z03.82 - Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
- Z03.821 - Encounter for observation for suspected ingested foreign body ruled out
- Z03.822 - Encounter for observation for suspected aspirated (inhaled) foreign body ruled out
- Z03.823 - Encounter for observation for suspected inserted (injected) foreign body ruled out
Type 1 Excludes
- retained foreign body (Z18.-)
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81)
- residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
Type 2 Excludes
- confirmed foreign body ingestion or aspiration including:
- foreign body in alimentary tract (T18)
- foreign body in ear (T16)
- foreign body on external eye (T15)
- foreign body in respiratory tract (T17)
The following codes above Z03.82 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Z03.82:
Chapter: Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Section: Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
Category: Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
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