Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to biological agents ruled out
- Z03.81 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- Short description: Encntr for obs for susp exposure to biolg agents ruled out
- The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM Z03.81 became effective on October 1, 2023.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z03.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 Z03.81 may differ.
The following code(s) above Z03.81 contain annotation back-references
that may be applicable to Z03.81:
- Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z00-Z13 Persons encountering health services for examinations
- Z03 Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Code History
- 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
- 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
- 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
- 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
- 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
- 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
- 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
- 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
- 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change