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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Senile Degeneration of the Brain

ICD-10 Coding for Senile Degeneration of the Brain

G31.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for senile degeneration of the brain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cerebral Degeneration in the Elderly
Age-related Brain Degeneration
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Senile Degeneration of the Brain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Senile Degeneration of the Brain

Use ICD-10 code G31.1 for senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
G31.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI shows diffuse cerebral atrophy without specific markers for Alzheimer's.
coding:
  • • Documentation explicitly states 'senile degeneration of brain'.

Applicable To

  • • Senile degeneration of brain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'senile degeneration' and not 'senile dementia'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F02.80

Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere without behavioral disturbance

Use when dementia is present as a result of senile degeneration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for senile degeneration of the brain?

The ICD-10 code for senile degeneration of the brain is G31.1, used when there is documented degeneration without Alzheimer's markers.

How is senile degeneration of the brain different from Alzheimer's?

Senile degeneration (G31.1) lacks Alzheimer's-specific markers like amyloid plaques, differentiating it from Alzheimer's disease (G30.-).

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