Person w feared hlth complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

This code describes an encounter where a patient presents with concerns about a specific health issue, but after a thorough medical evaluation, no objective evidence of disease or a definitive diagnosis can be established. The patient's complaint is acknowledged, but the medical workup does not support a pathological condition.

Use this code when a patient seeks medical attention for symptoms or fears of a particular illness, and the diagnostic process (e.g., physical exam, lab tests, imaging) rules out the suspected condition. It is appropriate for situations where the provider concludes that the patient's symptoms are not attributable to a specific medical diagnosis.

• Do not use this code if a definitive diagnosis, even a less severe one, is made.
• Ensure documentation clearly states that no diagnosis was found despite the patient's complaint.
• Distinguish from Z03.-, which is for observation of suspected conditions that were proven not to exist. This code is for a feared complaint where no diagnosis is made.