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Z03.82Enctr for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)

Code Details

Full descriptionEncounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
SectionPersons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
Parent codeZ03.8 — Encntr for obs for oth suspected diseases and cond ruled out

Coding Notes

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • retained foreign body (Z18.-)
  • retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81)
  • residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • 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)

Subcategories (3)

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