V71.9 - Observation For Unspecified Suspected Condition

The ICD 9 Code for Observation for unspecified suspected condition is listed as V71.9.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 10 crosswalks / GEMS, and chapter information where available.

ICD 9 CM Field	Value
Diagnosis Code:	V71.9
Long Description:	Observation for unspecified suspected condition
Short Description:	Observ-suspect cond NOS

Chapter:	Supplementary Classification Of Factors Influencing Health Status And Contact With Health Services
Block:	Persons Without Reported Diagnosis Encountered During Examination And Investigation Of Individuals And Populations (V70-V82)
Related Descriptions:	8 month examination abnormal - for observation Finding suspected or known present (situation) No obstruction of right ventricular outflow tract Normal atrial arrangement Oxygen saturation within reference range Right ventricle superior to left ventricle
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD-10-CM Code:	Z04.9 - Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason (approximate)
ICD-9-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of V71.9:
V71.1 - Observation for suspected malignant neoplasm
V71.2 - Observation for suspected tuberculosis
V71.3 - Observation following accident at work
V71.4 - Observation following other accident
V71.5 - Observation following alleged rape or seduction
V71.6 - Observation following other inflicted injury
V71.7 - Observation for suspected cardiovascular disease