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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cognitive Decline

ICD-10 Coding for Cognitive Decline

G31.84
R41.81
I69.xxx

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

Also Known as:
Memory Loss
Cognitive Impairment
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cognitive Decline

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cognitive Decline

Use ICD-10 code G31.84 for mild cognitive impairment, so stated, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild cognitive impairment, so stated

Billable Code
G31.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MoCA ≤25
  • • CDR = 0.5
  • • Preserved ADLs with IADL deficits

Applicable To

  • • Mild cognitive disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes cognitive test scores and functional assessments.

Age-related cognitive decline

Billable Code
R41.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Subjective complaints without objective deficits on standardized testing

Applicable To

  • • Normal aging-related memory loss

Important Notes

  • • Document subjective complaints and lack of objective deficits.

Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Non-Billable
I69.xxx
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI evidence of infarct
  • • Domain-specific deficits

Applicable To

  • • Cognitive deficits following stroke

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with acute stroke codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F02.80

Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance

Use when MCI is due to Alzheimer's or other specified diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mild cognitive impairment?

The ICD-10 code for mild cognitive impairment is G31.84, used when cognitive decline exceeds normal aging without a known etiology.

How do you code age-related cognitive decline?

Age-related cognitive decline is coded as R41.81, applicable when cognitive decline is associated with normal aging.

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