Medical observation or evaluation for suspected diseases or conditions, ruled out

Definition

Persons without signs or symptoms or a diagnosis when suspected of having an abnormal condition which requires study, but who, after examination and observation, show no need for further treatment or medical care because suspected condition has been ruled out.

Coding note

Includes persons who present some symptoms or evidence of an abnormal condition which requires study, but who, after examination and observation, show no need for further treatment or medical care

Exclusions

• Person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis is made (QA1C)

10 subordinate codes

• QA02.0Observation for suspected tuberculosis, ruled out
• QA02.1Observation for suspected Dengue, ruled out
• QA02.2Observation for suspected malignant neoplasm, ruled out
• QA02.3Observation for suspected mental or behavioural disorders, ruled out
• QA02.4Observation for suspected nervous system disorder, ruled out
• QA02.5Observation for suspected toxic effect from ingested substance, ruled out
• QA02.6Observation or evaluation of newborn for suspected condition, ruled out
• QA02.7Observation for suspected suicide ideation or attempt, ruled out
• QA02.8Observation for suspected allergy or hypersensitivity, ruled out
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system

Also indexed as

Nearby in Contact with health services for purposes of examination or investigation

• QA00General examination or investigation of persons without complaint or reported diagnosis
• QA01Examination or encounter for administrative purposes
• QA03Routine general health check-up of defined subpopulation
• QA04Examination or observation for reasons other than suspected diseases or conditions or administrative purposes
• QA05Person consulting for explanation of investigation findings
• QA06Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasms
• QA07Follow-up examination after treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasms
• QA08Special screening examination for infectious diseases