Code 10-71 corresponds to which subject category?

Code 10-71 corresponds to which subject category?

• A. Observation Category
• B. Refused Category
• C. Prohibited Category
• D. Missing

Answer: (B)

Understanding how 10-code subject categories are organized helps you read each code quickly. The code 10-71 sits in the Refused category because it signals a direct refusal by a person to comply or cooperate with a request or instruction. In practical terms, it covers situations where someone declines to answer questions, refuses to provide information, or refuses consent or participation. It’s not about what’s been observed (that would be Observation), not about something prohibited by law (Prohibited), and not about someone being absent or missing (Missing). For example, if a person refuses to identify themselves or to cooperate with a search, that would be recorded under the Refused category.

Understanding how 10-code subject categories are organized helps you read each code quickly. The code 10-71 sits in the Refused category because it signals a direct refusal by a person to comply or cooperate with a request or instruction. In practical terms, it covers situations where someone declines to answer questions, refuses to provide information, or refuses consent or participation. It’s not about what’s been observed (that would be Observation), not about something prohibited by law (Prohibited), and not about someone being absent or missing (Missing). For example, if a person refuses to identify themselves or to cooperate with a search, that would be recorded under the Refused category.