ICD-9 V codes

ICD-9 V codes are a subset of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) used to identify reasons other than disease or injury for healthcare encounters. These codes are part of the supplementary classification of factors influencing health status and contact with health services.

Overview

ICD-9 V codes are used to describe circumstances or conditions that influence a patient's health status but are not themselves a current illness or injury. They are often used in preventive care, routine health check-ups, and situations where a patient is not currently sick but requires healthcare services.

Structure

The V codes are structured similarly to other ICD-9 codes, with a numeric format that begins with the letter "V" followed by a series of digits. For example, V01.0 is used for contact with or exposure to communicable diseases.

Common Uses

ICD-9 V codes are commonly used in various healthcare settings, including:

• Preventive care visits
• Immunizations
• Screening tests
• Follow-up care
• Family planning and pregnancy-related services
• Rehabilitation services

Examples of ICD-9 V Codes

Some examples of ICD-9 V codes include:

• V01.0 - Contact with or exposure to communicable diseases
• V20.2 - Routine infant or child health check
• V70.0 - Routine general medical examination at a health care facility
• V76.2 - Special screening for malignant neoplasms of the cervix

Transition to ICD-10

With the transition to the ICD-10 coding system, ICD-9 V codes have been replaced by ICD-10 Z codes. These new codes serve a similar purpose but offer more specificity and detail.

Related Pages

• ICD-9
• ICD-10
• Preventive care
• Screening (medicine)
• World Health Organization

See Also

• ICD-9-CM
• Medical classification
• Healthcare