2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Supplementary Classification Of Factors Influencing Health Status And Contact With Health Services V01-V86 > Persons Without Reported Diagnosis Encountered During Examination And Investigation Of Individuals And Populations V70-V82 > 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis V71 Observation and evaluation for suspected conditions not found  On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date. The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM V71 can be accessed here. V71 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD9Data's sister site ProcedureCodes.com launches with the 2008/09 CPT® codes - read more on the ICD9Data.com blog. Note : This category is to be used when persons without a diagnosis are suspected of having an abnormal condition, without signs or symptoms, which requires study, but after examination and observation, is found not to exist. This category is also for use for administrative and legal observation status.