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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Behavioral Disturbance

ICD-10 Coding for Behavioral Disturbance

F02.81
R45.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for behavioral disturbance includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Behavioral Symptoms
Behavioral Issues
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Behavioral Disturbance

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Behavioral Disturbance

Use ICD-10 code F02.81 for dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with behavioral disturbance, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with behavioral disturbance

Non-Billable
F02.81
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of behavioral disturbances in a patient with a known type of dementia.

Applicable To

  • • Dementia with agitation
  • • Dementia with aggression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the primary dementia diagnosis is coded first.

Restlessness and agitation

Billable Code
R45.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented episodes of restlessness or agitation
  • • Exclusion of primary psychiatric disorders

Applicable To

  • • Agitation
  • • Restlessness

Important Notes

  • • Typically used as a secondary code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R45.1

Restlessness and agitation

Use as a secondary code to describe specific symptoms of agitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for behavioral disturbance?

The ICD-10 code for dementia with behavioral disturbance is F02.81. It is used when a patient with dementia exhibits symptoms like aggression or agitation.

How do you document behavioral disturbances in dementia?

Document specific behaviors, frequency, and impact on daily activities. Include interventions and outcomes to ensure comprehensive care planning.

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