2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 89.7 General physical examination A physical examination is a systemic evaluation of the body and its functions using visual inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, aimed to determine the presence or absence of physical signs of disease or abnormality for individual's health assessment. Actions performed to observe somatic events. Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality. 89.7 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 89.7 contains 2 index entries View the full Volume 3 89.* hierarchy Index entries containing 89.7: Examination (for) general physical 89.7 physical, general 89.7