Z03.6

Billable

Encntr for obs for susp toxic eff from ingest sub ruled out

Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Z00-Z13

Parent Code

Z03

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Encounter for observation for suspected adverse effect from drug
  • Encounter for observation for suspected poisoning

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-)
  • 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

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Z03.6?

ICD-10-CM code Z03.6 represents "Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Z03.6 a billable code?

Yes, Z03.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Z03.6 in?

Z03.6 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).

What codes cannot be used with Z03.6?

Z03.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction (Z30-Z36, Z39.-); contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health (Z77.-); encounter for observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-); and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Z03.6?

Z03.6 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910531, C2910529, C2910530. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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