ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
V71.81 — Observation and evaluation for suspected abuse and neglect
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM V71.81
V71.81 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for observation and evaluation for suspected abuse and neglect. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to 2 ICD-10-CM codes, such as Z04.71 (Encounter for examination and observation following alleged adult physical abuse) and Z04.72 (Encounter for examination and observation following alleged child physical abuse). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
Common questions about V71.81
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.