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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Memory Change

ICD-10 Coding for Memory Change

F02.81
R41.3

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Memory Change

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 dementia

Applicable To

  • • Dementia with behavioral disturbance in Parkinson's disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure behavioral disturbances are clearly documented.

Amnesia, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
R41.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented sudden memory loss
  • • Exclusion of dementia

Applicable To

  • • Isolated amnesia without dementia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure amnesia is isolated and not part of a broader cognitive disorder.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G20

Parkinson's disease

Use as primary code when coding dementia in Parkinson's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for memory changes?

The ICD-10 code for memory changes can vary based on the underlying condition, such as F02.81 for dementia with behavioral disturbance or R41.3 for isolated amnesia.

How do you code dementia with Parkinson's?

Code G20 for Parkinson's disease first, followed by F02.81 for dementia with behavioral disturbance.

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