In ICD-9, the common term for the Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services is ____.

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V codes, also known as Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services, are used in ICD-9 to identify encounters for circumstances other than a disease or injury. These codes often reflect the patient's reason for seeking healthcare services or their socioeconomic status. Examples include V20.2 (routine infant or child health check) and V70.0 (routine general medical examination).

In ICD-9, the Common Term for the Supplementary Classification of Factors