QA02

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

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

Description

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

Index terms

  • Medical observation or evaluation for suspected diseases or conditions, ruled out
  • evaluation for suspected condition
  • no disease found
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  • observation for disease
  • ruled out condition
  • under observation

Excludes

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

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1144140024 – examinations related to pregnancy and reproduction
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1617090159 – Clinical findings in blood, blood-forming organs, or the immune system

Child codes

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

Sibling codes

  • QA00 – General examination or investigation of persons without complaint or reported diagnosis
  • QA01 – Examination or encounter for administrative purposes
  • QA03 – Routine general health check-up of defined subpopulation
  • QA04 – Examination or observation for reasons other than suspected diseases or conditions or administrative purposes
  • QA05 – Person consulting for explanation of investigation findings
  • QA06 – Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasms
  • QA07 – Follow-up examination after treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasms
  • QA08 – Special screening examination for infectious diseases
  • QA09 – Special screening examination for neoplasms
  • QA0A – Special screening examination for other diseases or disorders
  • QA0B – Preprocedural examination
  • QA0Y – Other examination or investigation
  • QA0Z – Examination or investigation, unspecified

Foundation entity

Medical observation or evaluation for suspected diseases or conditions, ruled out – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/461464819

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services