Z03.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Z03.82Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Z03.82 sits
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Chapter 21
Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
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Section
Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13)
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Category Z03
Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
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Subcategory Z03.8
Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
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Code Z03.82
Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out
More specific choices
Codes under Z03.82
Z03.82 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Z03.82.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Z03.82.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z03.82.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- retained foreign body (Z18.-)
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81)
- residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Z03.82 mean?
Z03.82 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out.”
Is Z03.82 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Z03.82 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Z03.82 located in ICD-10-CM?
Z03.82 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services for examinations (Z00-Z13) (Z00–Z13), under category Z03, Encounter for medical observation for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out and subcategory Z03.8, Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out.
What coding notes are listed for Z03.82?
No inclusion terms are listed for Z03.82 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: retained foreign body (Z18.-); retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81); residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5). Excludes2 notes: 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).
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