Z03.822Billable
Encounter for observation for suspected aspirated (inhaled) foreign body ruled out
Short description: Enctr for obs for suspected aspirated (inhaled) fb ruled out
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z03
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z03
Z03Encntr for medical obs for susp diseases and cond ruled outZ03.6Encntr for obs for susp toxic eff from ingest sub ruled outYesZ03.7Encounter for suspected maternal and fetal cond ruled outZ03.71Encntr for susp prob w amnio cavity and membrane ruled outYesZ03.72Encounter for suspected placental problem ruled outYesZ03.73Encounter for suspected fetal anomaly ruled outYesZ03.74Encounter for suspected problem with fetal growth ruled outYesZ03.75Encounter for suspected cervical shortening ruled outYesZ03.79Encntr for oth suspected maternal and fetal cond ruled outYesZ03.8Encntr for obs for oth suspected diseases and cond ruled outZ03.81Encntr for obs for susp exposure to biolg agents ruled outZ03.810Encntr for obs for suspected exposure to anthrax ruled outYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z03.822?
Z03.822 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Encounter for observation for suspected aspirated (inhaled) foreign body ruled out.
Is Z03.822 a billable code?
Yes. Z03.822 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Z03.822 in?
Z03.822 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z03.822 become effective?
Z03.822 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z03.822?
Z03.822 belongs to category Z03, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.