Z03: Medical observation and evaluation for suspected diseases and conditions, ruled out
Z03.0: Observation for suspected tuberculosis
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.
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