Person with feared complaint in whom no diagnosis was made

This code signifies an encounter where a patient presents with a specific health concern or symptom, but after a thorough evaluation, no definitive medical diagnosis can be established. Essentially, the patient has a "feared" or perceived complaint that does not correspond to an identifiable disease or condition.

This code is appropriate for situations where a patient seeks medical attention for symptoms that are ultimately determined to be non-organic, psychosomatic, or for which no medical explanation can be found despite investigation. It can also be used when a patient presents with a concern that is deemed unfounded after examination.

• This code should be used as a primary diagnosis when no other more specific diagnosis can be made.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific "rule out" diagnosis or a symptom code can be applied.
• Ensure documentation clearly supports the absence of a definitive diagnosis despite the patient's complaint.