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Z03.82

Non-billable

Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out

Z03.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z03.821 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z03.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z03.82?
Z03.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encounter for observation for suspected foreign body ruled out". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z03.82 a billable code?
No — Z03.82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z03.821) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z03.82?
Z03.82 has 3 more specific child codes, including Z03.821, Z03.822, Z03.823.
What is excluded from Z03.82?
Excludes1 (not coded here): retained foreign body (Z18.-); retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.81); residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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