Z03.6
BillableEncntr for obs for susp toxic eff from ingest sub ruled out
Encounter for observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance ruled out
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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