ICD-Code Z03.0: Observation for suspected tuberculosis
You were medically monitored in order to rule out a tubercular illness.
Typical symptoms or eye-catching test results may indicate tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is often accompanied by coughing and fever, for example. Other symptoms are also possible with this illness. If tuberculosis is suspected, other tests or close observation may be required until the suspicion can be ruled out.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
