V71 Alberta AHCIP code: Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions
V71 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions” in Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018.
Official description
V71Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions
Alberta AHCIP diagnostic codes (ICD-9) · Alberta
More specific than V71
V71 is a valid code on its own. When the note says more, one of these may fit better.
V71.0Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions – MentalV71.1Observation for suspected malignant neoplasmV71.2Observation for suspected tuberculosisV71.3Observation following accident at workV71.4Observation following other accidentV71.5Observation following alleged rape or seductionV71.6Observation following other inflicted injuryV71.7Observation for suspected cardiovascular diseaseV71.8Observation for other specified suspected conditionV71.9Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions – UnspecifiedNotes for V71
As Alberta Health prints them, with any note V71 takes from the headings above it.
Includes
- Cases which present some symptoms or evidence of an abnormal condition which required study, but which, after examination and observation show no need of further treatment or medical care
Note
- Nonspecific abnormal findings disclosed at the time of these examinations are classifiable to categories 790 - 795From V70-V82 Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individuals and populations (v70-82)
Where V71 sits
- 1ChapterChapter : Supplementary codes influencing health status
- 2Block V70-V82Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individuals and populations (v70-82)
- 3Valid code V71Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions
Source and release
- Data release
- Alberta AHCIP · January 2018
- Effective date
- Jan 18, 2018
- Publisher
- Alberta Health
This page is built from the Alberta AHCIP catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Alberta diagnostic code V71 mean?
V71 is the Alberta diagnostic code for “Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions” in Alberta Health’s Alberta AHCIP January 2018 release.
Where is V71 in Alberta AHCIP?
V71 sits under V70-V82 Persons without reported diagnosis encountered during examination and investigation of individuals and populations (v70-82), within Chapter : Supplementary codes influencing health status.
What coding notes apply to V71?
Alberta AHCIP lists Includes, Note notes for V71, including those from the headings it sits under. They are listed on this page with where each one comes from.
Which Alberta AHCIP release does this page use?
It uses Alberta Health’s January 2018 release, in effect from Jan 18, 2018. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.
Codes beside V71
View V70-V82V70General medical examinationV72Special investigations and examinationsV73Special screening examination for viral diseasesV74Special screening examination for bacterial and spirochaetal diseasesV75Special screening examination for other infectious diseasesV76Special screening for malignant neoplasmsV77Special screening for endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and immunity disordersV78Special screening for disorders of blood and blood-forming organsV79Special screening for mental disorders and developmental handicapsV80Special screening for neurological, eye and ear diseasesV81Special screening for cardiovascular, respiratory and genitourinary diseasesV82Special screening for other conditions